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Trump on Torture, Again

Trump on Torture, Again

President Donald Trump has repeatedly said that waterboarding “works.” But scientists say otherwise. Research has shown that the stress and pain caused by techniques like waterboarding can hinder a person from recalling information.

Trump on Torture

Trump on Torture

Donald Trump said that “enhanced interrogation … works.” But scientists have shown that the stress and pain induced by techniques like waterboarding can impair memory, and, therefore, inhibit a person from recalling information.

Cheney’s Tortured Facts

Cheney’s Tortured Facts

The former vice president offers misleading spin in defending CIA interrogation tactics.