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In politics, what is a "Friday news dump"?

Question #151286. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Jun 19 2024.
Originally posted Jun 19 2024 8:14 PM.

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Posting bad news on Friday to try and minimize media coverage. Media coverage tends to be less over the weekends. The hope by the bearer of bad news is that it will get minimal coverage and possibly be forgotten sooner. Not only do politicians use this tactic but so do big businesses.

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Response last updated by BigTriviaDawg on Jun 19 2024.
Jun 19 2024, 8:17 PM
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