What does the cryptic crossword clue "Emotional detachment of American people consuming fake news? (10)" mean?

The definition is "Emotional detachment". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (synonym="American") + LIE (synonym="”fake news”") + NATION (synonym="”people” around LIE=”fake news”") = ALIENATION; definition: "Emotional detachment" The answer is ALIENATION.

Emotional detachment of American people consuming fake news? (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29091 | 14 Down | 2023-06-08 flower

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