When someone, specifically the leaders of the United States, tell a flat out
lie to convince their supporters of how great they are, but
don't want to admit that they are actually total fuck ups and have no idea what they are doing.
A way of phasing a
lie that everyone knows to be untrue.
(In regards to the size of Trump's innaguration) Kelly
Anne Conway. "Sean Spicer, our
press secretary gave... alternative facts to that."
Normal People. "I hate how all Trump does is
lie and speak false hoods."
Trump supporters. "He isn't lying, he is just using alternative facts."