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Prominent media figures, such as Joy Reid from MSNBC, have been accused of perpetuating this so-called “fake” narrative. The allegations hinge on the belief that these figures knew from the outset that the accusations against Trump were fabricated yet opted to advance the narrative for ratings and partisan loyalty. Commentators note that viewership has greatly declined at networks like CNN and MSNBC; they suggest this is due in part to audiences recognizing the persistent misinformation propagated by these outlets.