Political News Disinformation: An Analytical Investigation
Abstract
This study investigates disinformation in political news coverage by analysing the utilisation of pragmatic strategies and logical fallacies to mislead audiences. The present study analyses news articles from Fox News, CNN, and Al Jazeera English during the "Al-Aqsa Flood" conflict (October 7, 2023–January 19, 2025), utilising an eclectic framework that integrates disinformation taxonomy, Gricean maxims, and fallacy analysis. Research indicates that "half-truths disinformation" is the most frequent type, accounting for 80%, frequently supported by violations of the conversational maxims of quantity, relevance, and manner, as well as fallacies including irrelevant appeals and begging the issue. These techniques serve to generate erroneous beliefs, misinform audiences, and conceal essential information. The investigation emphasises the rhetorical exploitation in typical media outlets and highlights the necessity for critical media literacy to tackle political disinformation and preserve democratic discourse.
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