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It tricks readers into thinking the news is fresh and exclusive.

3. Information Gap
The headline deliberately hides the actual information:

“Donald Trump was confirmed as…”

Confirmed as what?

The human brain hates unfinished information. This psychological effect is called the curiosity gap.

So people click.

4. External Link
Once clicked, users are often taken to:

Ad-filled websites

Fake news pages

Malware sites

Content farms

The goal is traffic and advertising money, not accurate information.

Why Donald Trump Is a Target for Viral Rumors
Political figures often become the focus of online rumors, but Trump stands out because of his enormous media presence.

Several factors contribute to this:

1. Global Recognition