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All American presidents have lied – the question is why and when

  • Written by Michael Blake, Professor of Philosophy, Public Policy and Governance, University of Washington
All American presidents have lied – the question is why and whenCritics of President Joe Biden have accused him of lying. Most American presidents have been accused of deception.Win McNamee/Getty Images

Those who dislike a president tend to emphasize the frequency or skill with which he lies.

During the Trump administration, for instance, The Washington Post kept a running database of the president’s...

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