How to Spot Political Gaslighting (and What to Do About It)

May 22, 2025

Gaslighting isn’t just personal. It’s political.

And if you’ve found yourself second-guessing reality lately, that’s not by accident.

Political gaslighting is a strategy—used not just by individuals, but entire regimes—to disorient, confuse, and ultimately control public perception.

It works by creating doubt.

Doubt in your memory.

Doubt in your judgment.

Doubt in your values.

And when people start to doubt themselves, they’re easier to manipulate.

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What It Looks Like

“That never happened.” Even when it’s on video, even when there are receipts—denial is the first move.
“You’re overreacting.” It’s not just dismissal—it’s designed to make you doubt your emotional responses.
“Everyone agrees with me.” This appeals to the fear of isolation: that you’re the only one who thinks something is wrong.
Shifting blame. They create a crisis, then blame you—or some vulnerable group—for the fallout.
Moral inversion. They call cruelty “strength,” corruption “efficiency,” and compassion “weakness.”

Sound familiar?

You’re not imagining it. And you’re not overreacting.

Gaslighting is effective because it targets your sense of reality.

If they can get you to question your memory or instincts, they’ve already won half the battle.

And when this happens collectively—across a nation—it creates a public that’s easier to control.

One too exhausted or confused to resist.

But it doesn’t have to work.

Trust your gut. If something feels off, there’s a reason.
Document what you see. Screenshots. Journals. Photos. Don’t rely on the news cycle.
Name the tactic. “This is gaslighting” is a powerful tool. It stops the spiral.
Say it out loud. Speaking truth creates solidarity and cuts through distortion.
Find community. Isolation breeds doubt. Solidarity restores clarity.

Remember: you’re not alone.

You’re not confused.

You’re not crazy.

You’re waking up to the tactics that keep power in the hands of the few—and learning how to take it back.

Gaslighting thrives in silence.

It dies in the light.

Let’s keep the lights on.

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