Misleading Authorities

Merriam Webster
verb. mis·lead \ˌmis-ˈlēd\ noun. pl. au·thor·i·ty \ə-ˈthär-ə-tē\
To cause (someone) to believe something that is not trueThe power to give orders or make decisions.

Urban Dictionary
Right-wing euphemism for “lie.” A favorite word of the White House and the conservative media.