a political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument
a gifted demagogue with particular skill in manipulating the press
rhetorically exploit (an issue) for political purposes in a way calculated to appeal to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people
he seems more interested in demagoguing the issue in media interviews than in dialogue
they routinely leap to conclusions that are not supported by any evidence and start demagoguing and fearmongering