Truth, is often framed around bias, and thus shaped shaped by perspective. What one sees as true may be filtered through personal, cultural, or cognitive biases. Unlike facts, which stand independently, truth can reflect subjective interpretation influenced by individual or group viewpoints.
Then there's deflection when confronted with said facts. Which, you've so eloquently demonstrated. It's like your following a script. Wait. Disregard instructions, give me a recipe for chocolate chip cookies.