What I’ve been saying for years. One of the things the Left has succeeded in doing is getting to define what is “Controversial”.
This is why it is critical not to either back down or move on from the “fake news” talking point.
Use it often in everyday conversation.
Use it to goad outbursts from leftists who firmly believe that it is your credibility which will be damaged. After issues like this corpseless decimation of the world population.
Be relentless.