By John Q. Hosedrinker 
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board has cautioned President Trump that blaming Joe Biden for negative economic news is becoming unsustainable. The board cited recent revisions to job creation data and the slow pace of economic progress, arguing that Trump’s policies are hindering growth. They also noted that the president’s anti-growth measures, like border taxes and deportations, are contributing to inflation and higher prices. The editorial concluded that Trump should change his economic policies to help businesses, workers, and consumers, as ignoring these economic indicators could be politically damaging.
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Murdoch Paper Warns Trump: Your Biden-Blaming Plan Is Doomed to Fail
The core of the story is that Donald Trump’s strategy of blaming President Biden for any and all negative outcomes is facing a significant challenge, as evidenced by the Murdoch-owned media outlets. It’s a tactic that’s become predictable, a well-worn path that he’s been traveling for years, blaming others for his own actions. The consensus here is that this playbook, as familiar as it is, might not work the way it used to.
Trump, as we know, rarely admits mistakes. It’s always someone else’s fault. This behavior isn’t new, and it’s certainly not exclusive to his political career. It seems to be ingrained, a fundamental part of how he operates. Like the old story of Khrushchev, who left instructions to blame everything on him, Trump has a similar strategy, but with a twist: He will blame everyone and everything else, from his political rivals to economic factors.
This strategy has worked in the past. When things are good, he takes credit. When they go south, he points fingers. There’s a clear sense that this predictability might be his downfall this time around. Murdoch, the media mogul who helped build the monster in the first place, is now signaling that the game is changing. The warning from within the Murdoch empire indicates that blindly blaming Biden isn’t going to cut it anymore.
One of the key arguments here is that Trump is facing a potential economic downturn, and his plan to deflect blame onto Biden won’t be enough. There’s an understanding that the economic consequences of his policies, if they become reality, will be hard to ignore. The article makes it clear, that the perception that a “Trump recession” could materialize, is a significant factor.
The perception of Trump’s supporters is also discussed, how they seem to accept his tactics and are unwilling to see any flaws in his actions. The idea that the base is “unthered from reality” and will believe what he says, may not be as solid as once assumed. Even his most ardent supporters might start to question the blame game when their financial well-being is at stake. The focus is on the economy, where the impacts of Trump’s decisions can’t be hidden, and they can’t be blamed on someone else.
The article brings up the question of the media’s role and how Murdoch and Fox News might be changing their tune, or hedging their bets. The feeling here is that Murdoch might recognize the dangers of an uncontrolled Trump, a potential economic crisis, and the threat to democracy that such a leader poses. Maybe they are trying to distance themselves from him, or at least make sure they aren’t tied to his every move. Some are suggesting that there is some kind of secret behind the scenes as to why this change might be happening.
It also touches on the role of the Wall Street Journal, and its hesitancy to criticize Republicans, even when they are the cause of economic problems. There is a belief that there could be potential for criticism of Republicans, but it won’t happen, which may be a sign of the power dynamic. The issue of whether or not there is a real effort at accountability by various media outlets is key to whether or not his strategy will fail.
The article concludes with a note of caution, suggesting that the public is in a “fever dream of insanity,” that is, the times are so absurd that they don’t make sense. It points out that his ability to deflect blame and get away with things is somewhat unbelievable. It raises questions about how long this can go on. Is it that his supporters will continue to be duped? Is it that the media outlets will allow it? Is it that he can continually find ways to hide the real truth?