Unfortunately, in US journalism it is considered neutral to spread a lie, but it is considered "biased" to call out a lie. So, there is a structural asymmetry that rewards colorful lies with virality.

You can always count on the Economist to think of the poor Billionaires.

Please I don't want to find out Trump has a secret twin locked away in a Mar-a-Lago bunker.

But to inflict him on another country. Though I guess Russia deserves him.