Question

Identify the fallacies of relevance committed by the following arguments, giving a brief explanation for your answer. If no fallacy is committed, write "no fallacy." U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren argues that big banks have been ripping off the American consumer for years. It’s clear, however, that Warren says this only to scratch up more campaign contributions from those very consumers. Thus, you shouldn’t take her arguments seriously.

Answer 1

Answer: ad hominem circumstantial fallacy committed

Explanation:

ad hominem circumstantial fallacy usually involve 2 arguer, in some instances the arguer can attack the opponent based on political position or affiliation, ethnic background, beliefs or religion

In the statement in the question, the arguer claims the U.S senator Elizabeth Warren is making an argument because she has a mind of scratching up the campaign contribution from consumers