The speaker discusses the 2016 presidential election, specifically the discourse between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, which has sunk to a low level. The speaker notes that the way news is consumed and presented differs greatly depending on one's political affiliation, with each side presenting their own version of the truth. The speaker also discusses the prevalence of fake news stories online, which can be misleading and even dangerous. Additionally, the speaker pokes fun at Donald Trump's language skills, saying that he effortlessly jumps from one idea to another, but does not actually demonstrate a limited vocabulary. The speaker concludes by emphasizing the importance of being aware of the potential for fake news and biased reporting, especially in the context of the upcoming election.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. There are two weeks left in the presidential election.
2. Vice President Joe Biden is campaigning for Hillary Clinton in Wilkes-Barre.
3. Joe Biden made a comment about taking Donald Trump behind the gym.
4. Donald Trump responded to Biden's comment, saying he'd love to take Biden to the back of the barn.
5. Newt Gingrich, a Trump advisor, got into a heated discussion with Megyn Kelly on Fox News.
6. Gingrich accused Kelly of being fascinated with sex and not caring about public policy.
7. A fake news story circulated on Facebook claiming Bill Clinton had a black son.
8. Bill Clinton was quoted as saying he grew up in a community similar to Trump's base, but the quote was taken out of context.
9. A fake news story claimed linguists said Donald Trump has a learning disability due to his limited vocabulary.
10. Donald Trump's speeches often involve him jumping from one idea to another without using complex language.
11. The narrator attempted to mimic Trump's speaking style in a demonstration.
12. Millions of Americans believe the upcoming election will be rigged due to information they've seen on social media.