[Tag] [Tag] [Tag] [Tag] [Tag] [Tag] [Tag] [Tag] [Tag] [Tag] [Tag] [Tag] [Tag] [Tag] [Tag] 2/2 So sometimes they will defame somebody or fall foul of court rules and end up in big trouble with the law. Sometimes they’ll lash out at a journalist who undermines their alt universe. Spy is a popular slur for deep state conspiracists. Is it safe to call reporters spies? No.