Staff Reports
In the current election cycle, the double standards of mainstream media coverage are more glaring than ever, particularly in how they portray candidates. The coverage of former President Donald Trump has been overwhelmingly negative, while Vice President Kamala Harris gets a consistent warm and fuzzy treatment. Despite this imbalance, Trump continues to outshine Harris in several polls, suggesting that the American public isn’t as swayed by media narratives as the press might hope.
The reality is that the media enjoys twisting statements from Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, to cast them in a poor light, often neglecting crucial context that might provide a more balanced view. While some outlets, like MSNBC, have tried to acknowledge that there’s a double standard in candidate coverage, the implication is that Harris is somehow misrepresented. This delusion strips away the obvious truth: it is Trump who is unfairly maligned by the media machine.
MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle slammed the media for not providing enough negative coverage of Trump.
Here are the facts about the mainstream media:
Coverage of Kamala —> 84% positive
Coverage of Trump —> 89% negativeRuhle is a prime example of why trust in the media is at a… pic.twitter.com/ikIHa3mh29
— Christian Collins (@CollinsforTX) September 7, 2024
When it comes to Harris, discussing her policies is like trying to nail jelly to a wall; they seem to change as often as the weather. If only she could offer a clear vision for Americans instead of floundering about with vague proposals and half-hearted commitments. Yet, rather than holding Harris accountable, the media has opted to wander off into nonsensical territory, focusing on trivialities rather than substance. Recent articles highlight her culinary preferences — yes, her food choices — rather than addressing the pressing issues that affect everyday Americans.
Readers might wonder how Harris’ affinity for pancake-making might impact the economy or border security. Spoiler alert: It won’t. Yet, this is the kind of pablum that passes for journalism today. The mainstream media seems obsessed with serving up fluff pieces about Harris’s nacho cheese Doritos or her creative culinary experiments rather than seriously interrogating how her policies could affect the nation’s economic landscape. Making her relatable through descriptions of her snack habits and her fondness for desserts is an insult to voters who deserve concrete policies over banal anecdotes.
This approach is not just ridiculous; it is an affront to voters who are hungry for real answers. The strategy of presenting candidates with a glossy veneer, devoid of substantial policy discussions, reflects an alarming trend in journalism. Even left-leaning figures like Senator Bernie Sanders have pointed out Harris’ inconsistent stances, labeling her as a flip-flopper attempting to navigate her way through the political landscape. The truth is that the absence of accountability from the media leaves voters more frustrated and disaffected than ever, as they grapple with the real implications of electing someone whose policies remain ambiguous at best.
