This is generally how politics works when it involves the social sciences. Rarely at the studies anywhere near as strong as the reporting on them implies it or

This is generally how politics works when it involves the social sciences. Rarely at the studies anywhere near as strong as the reporting on them implies it or as politicians treat it, but as long as it serves as good propaganda it is used. People will generally call out the cases they disagree with while not investigating the findings they agree with. This can lead to polarized individuals who both feel that science backs their side.