The argument given or described involves some kind of fallacy. Identify the fallacy.
-When confronted with questions from the press about alleged scandals, a congressman replies that the allegations against him should be ignored since his accuser is part of a vast right-wing
Conspiracy.
A)Personal attack (ad hominem)
B)Appeal to popularity
C)Limited choice
D)Circular reasoning

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The congressman is committing a personal attack (ad hominem) fallacy by discrediting the accuser based on their affiliation rather than addressing the allegations directly.

The Argument Given or Described Involves Some Kind of Fallacy