appeal to ignorance - suggesting that something is true simply because it hasn’t yet been proven false. (3 uses)
ad hominem - attacking the character or motive of the person making an argument, rather than attacking the argument itself. (2 uses)
misleading claim - a statement with a few elements or kernel of truth, which can easily be proven deceptive or fundamentally untrue. (2 uses)
whataboutism - discrediting a criticism by accusing hypocrisy, in order to shift the focus away from oneself and onto others. (1 use)
false claim - a statement that is directly contradicted by fact and can be easily proven untrue. (1 use)
the American people - promoting a position as having the overwhelming support of all Americans, while providing no evidence that it does. (1 use)