This tweet by @Yamiche demonstrates the "truth sandwich" method of reporting false or dubious claims. First state what is true. Then introduce the truthless or misleading statement. Then repeat what is true, so that the falseood is neither the first impression nor the takeaway. https://twitter.com/Yamiche/status/1293971307705532416
If you're new to the "truth sandwich" concept, or wondering how it applies in this case, here's my thread from a few months ago that may help. https://twitter.com/jayrosen_nyu/status/1262777356692881410
Speaking clearly and bluntly, NBC's White House correspondent @GeoffRBennett shows NBC's social media team that it needs to learn the "truth sandwich" method for reporting a false or misleading claim. via @BGrueskin
And just as we say that, NBC removes the tweet and replaces it with this one: https://twitter.com/NBCNews/status/1294098111711850496 Two thirds of a truth sandwich. Hat tip, @BGrueskin
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