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The author questions why the press continues to interview figures like Lindsey Graham, who abandoned his initial criticism of Trump to become an ardent supporter. The article draws parallels to historical contexts, suggesting that interviewing such figures is akin to giving a platform to those who undermine democratic values. The author argues that satirical news outlets and late-night talk show hosts are now more effectively exposing the truth about current political events than traditional media. The piece concludes that while some journalists and publications are holding Trump’s allies accountable, the mainstream press often struggles to do the same.
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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.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker
Stop Interviewing Lindsey Graham: The Media’s Problem and Trump’s Sycophant
The author questions why the press continues to interview figures like Lindsey Graham, who abandoned his initial criticism of Trump to become an ardent supporter. The article draws parallels to historical contexts, suggesting that interviewing such figures is akin to giving a platform to those who undermine democratic values. The author argues that satirical news outlets and late-night talk show hosts are now more effectively exposing the truth about current political events than traditional media. The piece concludes that while some journalists and publications are holding Trump’s allies accountable, the mainstream press often struggles to do the same.
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