Post-truth politics refers to a political culture where objective facts are less influential than appeals to emotion and personal belief. This phenomenon is often associated with the rise of new communication technologies and media, leading to the spread of misinformation, disinformation, and fake news. Distrust in institutions and polarized political views contribute to the vulnerability of individuals to misleading information. The term has gained prominence in recent years, especially during political campaigns and events like Brexit and the 2016 US presidential election. Scholars disagree about the extent to which post-truth is a new phenomenon or simply a recurrence of historical trends. Solutions to address post-truth politics include fact-checking, media literacy education, and promoting truth-telling in public discourse. The presence of post-truth politics has been observed in various countries.

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