• Ok.

        To assume the truth of something only based on profession or historical accomplishments is an appeal to authority fallacy.

        Done.

        “He’s a journalist!” So?

        “He once exposed this great story!” So?

        Neither are actual arguments of the truth of current statements.

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          To assume the truth of something only based on profession or historical accomplishments is an appeal to authority fallacy.

          that’s not what’s happening here. i didn’t say it’s not true. i said he’s a journalist. if you can disprove what he said, you should.