alternative facts

A phrase used by Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway in defense of seemingly incorrect information presented by the White House press secretary about the size of the crowd attending US President Donald Trump's inauguration. It was quickly popularized in memes that used the phrase to mean statements that are presented as truthful but contradict factual evidence—ostensibly, lies. An ice cream sundae isn't unhealthy—that's just alternative facts! A: "No, no, Mom, I didn't get in trouble for talking in class today." B: "So, what, your teacher called and gave me alternative facts?" A: "Oh, those are just alternative facts." B: "Please! You're a liar."

alternative right

An extremely conservative political movement in the US. (Conservative political groups are traditionally referred to as "the Right," while liberal groups are known as "the Left.") Many views of the alternative right are considered radical by other Americans. Several politicians on the alternative right have begun calling for a total closure of the border to protect the jobs of the country's citizens. Nationalism is often a core principle of the alternative right.