ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

The Assault on Truth

Okay, kiddo, let's talk about something called the assault on truth. You know how we always say that telling the truth is really important? Well, lately, some grown-ups have been saying things that aren't true and they're trying to make other people believe them. And that's not okay. It's like if someone told you the sky was green instead of blue, but they tried really hard to make you believe it. That wouldn't be true, and it would be hard for you to know what was real.

The assault on truth means that people are trying to confuse others by saying things that aren't true and making it hard for people to know what to believe. They might do this for lots of reasons, like to make themselves look good or to trick people into doing what they want. But it's really important to always tell the truth, even if it's hard, because that's how we know what's real and what's not. It's kind of like playing a game—if one person cheats and doesn't follow the rules, it's not fair to everyone else. In the same way, if someone doesn't tell the truth, it's not fair to everyone else who is trying to understand what's really happening.

So, what can we do about the assault on truth? Well, we can start by always checking our facts and making sure that what we say and believe is true. And we can also be kind and respectful to people who might not agree with us, even if they're saying things that aren't true. Sometimes, people might just be confused or have different ideas, and it's important to listen to them and try to understand. But at the end of the day, the most important thing is to always tell the truth, no matter what.