What the Fallacy?!
Red Herring
The Definition
Attempting to redirect the political debate to a completely different issue to avoid answering a difficult question.
The Explanation
A staple of political press conferences, pivoting to a 'safe' topic allows a politician to consume time without addressing damaging realities.
Political Example
When asked about the sudden spike in inflation, the press secretary immediately pivoted to discussing the administration's success in organizing the annual Easter Egg Roll.