The Media and Trump: Why No Pushback During Campaign Lies?

For many, the question arises, 'If the media is so liberally biased, why was there no pushback on the outlandish lies from Trump during the campaign? Why did no journalist call him out when he denied something that he said days earlier?'

The truth is, the media's handling of Trump has been complex and often misunderstood. When they do push back, they face consequences such as being evicted and barred from covering him. Many prefer to stay in the room and explain to their editors that they were thrown out and now have no access.

Respect and Subcommittee

There is a generalized respect for Trump, especially since he is now the President. The press corps often allows his "blatant lies and falsehoods" to "speak for themselves." This approach is flawed, and as Tana Mitchell points out, they have tried to hold him accountable. However, when journalists try to call him out, he often responds in two ways—by insulting the reporter and the media company they represent, or by gracefully brushing off the criticism.

He rarely stays to address the contradictory or incongruent parts of his statements. These days, he plants an OAN (One America News) reporter to ask a Trump-friendly "question" that is not actually a question, giving him the chance to get on the soapbox and blame Democrats or gaslight his base. It's challenging to pin down this eternal conman, but the journalists I've seen do their best with the circumstances.

Consequences and Tactics

Several journalists have tried to hold Trump accountable. While he can be nasty in the moment, it's not a significant concern for the journalists. The real issue is that he cannot keep journalists out of the briefing room or the Rose Garden, but he refuses to call on them, ensuring that their questions never get heard. The press corps, overall, is cautious about their interactions with Trump.

The idea of a journalist calling Trump out and demanding a truthful answer could be beneficial for American audiences. Instead of getting answers to their own questions, journalists are more focused on their agendas. If they were to refuse to speak to Trump until he has honestly answered another journalist's question, it could lead to more transparent and truthful interactions.

Questioning Reality

One might wonder, why do astronauts take food with them when the moon is supposedly made of cheese? Perhaps the moon isn't made of cheese. This anecdote reflects a critical issue in the current media landscape: a US media complex that hates this man so much they simply don't call him out on his lies. However, the question remains—maybe he isn't lying but is actually telling the truth.

We need to consider the possibility that the media's disdain for Trump is clouding their judgment. Instead of spreading unfounded rumors, they should search for the truth before jumping to conclusions. If you too are spreading things about this president that are not true, then you are lying. How does that idea make you feel about yourself?

Repeating that a person is a lying racist makes their actions true, but it does not change the reality. The bottom line is that we must all search for the truth to form accurate opinions and avoid spreading misinformation.

Conclusion

The handling of Trump by the media remains a complex issue. Journalists face challenges in holding him accountable while navigating the political landscape and maintaining access to press events. It's crucial that they prioritize truth and accuracy over personal or political preferences. The media's responsibility is to report the facts, and in doing so, they must remain unbiased and objective.