Martha Kent

Lex Luthor manipulates public opinion against Superman in *Batman v Superman* by exploiting fear of his power, staging incidents to highlight collateral damage, and using media and political influence to frame him as a potential tyrant.

In 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,' trust is a central conflict driving the narrative, as Batman distrusts Superman's unchecked power while Superman struggles with public skepticism, with their mutual distrust exploited by Lex Luthor.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) pits Batman against Superman after criminal mastermind Lex Luthor manipulates Batman into believing Superman is a threat, leading to a battle that reveals Luthor's plan to frame Superman and unleash Doomsday.

Lex Luthor manipulates events in Batman v Superman by secretly orchestrating key elements: he orchestrates Superman's mother's kidnapping to provoke Batman, creates and leaks doctored evidence to discredit Superman, funds and manipulates the terrorist group Parademon Project, and ultimately engineers the final battle by releasing Doomsday.

Lex Luthor manipulates public opinion and orchestrates events behind the scenes to turn humanity against Superman, using his intelligence, wealth, and political influence to drive the central conflict in Batman v Superman.