sanewash

verb2

1. •
   To restate one’s perspective to seem more palatable or acceptable.

   • It also represents a good example of "sanewashing,” an internet term that refers to the process through which radical ideas are gradually watered down to be more appealing to the wider public. — 2024
2. •
   To present someone's apparently crazy rantings as sensible discourse by editing out the bizarre portions or summarizing them with a more coherent interpretation.

   • This “sanewashing” of Trump’s statements isn’t just poor journalism; it’s a form of misinformation that poses a threat to democracy. — 2024