Which former U. S. Senator lends his name to a term that describes the politically motivated practice of making accusations of disloyalty, subversion, or treason without proper regard for evidence?

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6 July, 17:13

Which former U. S. Senator lends his name to a term that describes the politically motivated practice of making accusations of disloyalty, subversion, or treason without proper regard for evidence?

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Rory Johnston · Answer 1

Senator Joseph McCarthy

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Senator Joseph McCarthy served in the Senate from 1947 to 1957. He is from the state of Wisconsin. McCarthy was lent his name to what is referred to as McCarthyism which involves accusations of treason, disloyalty or subversion without evidence. He was infamous for his accusing 205 communist of treason without proven charges or evidence