Fear mongering is a tactic that deliberately amplifies threats to provoke anxiety, often using exaggerated or false claims. It is used in politics, media, and marketing to manipulate public opinion or drive behavior. Those who benefit include politicians seeking control, organizations pushing agendas, or businesses selling solutions to manufactured fears.
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