People often judge the future by what they’ve just seen. When a public official does something good that quickly gains attention online, many assume that they are honest or trustworthy simply because that one moment stood out.

However, when a scandal emerges and dominates the headlines, people are just as quick to conclude the opposite. This tendency to form quick judgments based on recent events can shape public perception in powerful ways—sometimes overlooking the full complexity of a situation.
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