* They can call out fake news when they see it. When political office holders see fake news being spread, they can use their platforms to call it out. This can help to raise awareness of the issue and encourage people to be more skeptical of what they read online.
* They can support independent journalism. Independent journalists are not beholden to any special interests, and they can therefore provide more objective reporting. Political office holders can support independent journalism by donating to these organizations or by following them on social media.
* They can promote media literacy education. Media literacy education helps people to understand how the news media works and how to spot fake news. Political office holders can promote media literacy education by supporting programs in schools and libraries.
By taking these steps, political office holders can help to address the problem of fake news. However, it is important to remember that they do not have the authority to stop the news media from reporting what they perceive as fake news.