Staff Reports
MSNBC recently found itself in the crosshairs of public scrutiny after a glaring misattribution in one of its TikTok videos sent shockwaves through the political landscape. The outlet attempted to tout Joe Rogan’s praise for Tulsi Gabbard while mistakenly crediting it to Vice President Kamala Harris. It seems that, in the rush to concoct a narrative, MSNBC couldn’t be bothered with the truth—though that hardly comes as a surprise from the network known for its inventive storytelling.
Rogan and Gabbard were quick to clap back at the network’s editing tactics. They labeled the video “deceptively edited,” a term that strikes at the heart of why many Americans have grown weary of mainstream media. It’s almost as if MSNBC believes the viewer is too dimwitted to discern the difference between a podcast host who actually supports Gabbard and a vice president whose policies might leave much to be desired among conservative voters.
Joe Rogan reveals how the Kamala Harris campaign manipulated video footage of him complimenting Tulsi Gabbard to make it appear as if he was praising Kamala instead. pic.twitter.com/oVtOvQMqxh
— Laura Michelle (@8k_rmz) August 28, 2024
In a rare moment of accountability, MSNBC issued a correction stating it had “removed an earlier version” of the video that incorrectly implied Rogan had complimented Harris instead. This kind of error raises eyebrows among discerning viewers who wonder if they should trust anything that flows from the network’s broadcast. Nothing like a dramatic editing mishap to remind everyone why so many are opting for alternative sources of news.
Back in the realm of fact-checking, Gabbard wasted no time highlighting how MSNBC’s portrayal misrepresents reality. She pointed out that the video didn’t accurately reflect the truth of what Rogan had said—an apt description not just of this incident, but an indictment of the media’s general approach. The truth is often a casualty in the war for ratings and political alignment, and it appears MSNBC is fully entrenched in that battle.
For those keeping score, this incident is just another amusing chapter in the ongoing saga of media misadventures. As the public continues to navigate through the fog of misinformation, they’re increasingly turning to figures like Rogan and Gabbard who prioritize clarity over clickbait. If only MSNBC could take a page out of their book and focus on factual reporting instead of trying to cleverly spin the narrative. But then again, that’s asking a lot from a network synonymous with the term “fake news.”
