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A closer look at Dan Rather’s own history reveals a complex picture. Once a symbol of traditional journalism, Rather was involved in the infamous 2004 scandal over a forged document related to President George W. Bush’s military service. The incident—sometimes seen as a catalyst for the rise of fake news—tarnished his reputation. Critics point out that for someone who once inadvertently contributed to "fake news," Rather’s current critique of Weiss’s credentials appears, at best, hypocritical.