By John Q. Hosedrinker The press is ‘sanewashing’ Trump. It’s glaringly obvious. From the way they clean up his nonsensical ramblings into coherent statements to how they downplay his incompetence, the media is complicit in normalizing a man who is unfit for office. The New York Times took Trump’s jumbled response about child care and twisted it to make him seem like a serious candidate. They tiptoe around calling out his lies and failures, giving him a platform that he does not deserve.
Mainstream media outlets like NPR and CBS are guilty of treating Trump as just another politician, failing to hold him accountable for his reckless behavior and dangerous rhetoric. They are more concerned with ratings and profit than with informing the public about the true nature of this man. The press has been protecting Trump for years, turning a blind eye to his bigotry, misogyny, and corruption.
It’s infuriating to see how the media obsesses over every misstep of Biden while downplaying or ignoring the disastrous actions of Trump. If Biden had given a similar incoherent response about child care, there would be calls for his immediate removal. But when Trump does it, it’s treated as business as usual.
The normalization of Trump by the press is dangerous. It gives credence to his lies and deception, allowing him to continue his assault on democracy unchecked. The media’s obsession with ratings and controversy blinds them to the damage that Trump is doing to our country. We cannot afford to let the press ‘sanewash’ this man any longer.
In conclusion, the press must do better. They have a responsibility to hold those in power accountable and to speak truth to power. Normalizing Trump is a disservice to the American people and a threat to our democracy. It’s time for the media to step up and do their jobs properly, without fear or favor. The future of our country depends on it. The normalization of Trump by the press is evident and troubling. From twisting his nonsensical ramblings into coherent statements to downplaying his incompetence, the media has been complicit in ‘sanewashing’ a man who is unfit for office. The New York Times and mainstream outlets like NPR and CBS have failed to hold Trump accountable for his reckless behavior and dangerous rhetoric. Instead, they focus on ratings and profit, neglecting their duty to inform the public about the true nature of this man.
While the press obsesses over Biden’s missteps, they downplay or ignore Trump’s disastrous actions. If Biden had provided a similar incoherent response as Trump did about child care, the consequences would likely have been severe. However, when Trump does it, it’s treated as normal. This double standard in media coverage is alarming and contributes to the normalization of Trump’s deceitful behavior.
The normalization of Trump by the press is not just problematic; it is perilous. It legitimizes his lies and deception, enabling him to continue undermining democracy unchecked. The media’s focus on ratings and controversy blinds them to the harm that Trump is inflicting on our nation. We cannot afford to let the press continue ‘sanewashing’ this man.
In essence, the press must rise to the occasion. They have a duty to hold those in power accountable and to speak truth to power. Normalizing Trump is a disservice to the American people and poses a threat to democracy. It is imperative that the media fulfills its responsibility without bias or hesitation. The future of our nation hinges on their ability to do so.