Staff Reports
The latest episode of “Hypocrisy on Display, Left Edition” continues to unravel as Politico expresses outrage over President-elect Donald Trump’s media handling. Biden’s avoidance of pesky reporters has been a hallmark of his presidency, practically redefining the term “press conference” into a mythical concept, but somehow, the left feels justified critiquing Trump for not waving to journalists less than two weeks after the election.
Politico’s complaint focuses on Trump’s reluctance to hold traditional press conferences, choosing instead to announce his Cabinet picks and White House staff through statements and social media triumphantly displayed on Truth Social. In a baffling twist, this criticism comes from an outlet that seems to be in denial about how reporters fawned over Biden while he methodically ducked the media like a seasoned escape artist.
So the left Wing Rag 🤡@politico is whining because Trump hasn’t given a News Conference since being Elected! What a F**king Joke they are!
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Biden has managed to set a record for avoiding press conferences during his time in office, and yet the mainstream media barely blinks. This is the same media that, in stark contrast, scrutinized every single sneeze from Trump, as if he were the second coming of Hitler. For added irony, Trump’s one-on-one interviews and public appearances pale in comparison to the long silence from Kamala Harris, who famously spent over 100 days completely ignoring the press before the election.
What Politico seems not to grasp is how the trust in mainstream media has plummeted. The popularity of alternative media platforms and podcasts has surged, obvious proof that voters are tired of the increasingly irrelevant narratives pushed by traditional outlets. Trump’s candid banter with Joe Rogan, where real discussions took place, demolished standard media formats. In contrast, Harris’s handlers appear terrified of what would happen if she faced unscripted questions, imposing restrictions that only a royal might demand.
In a rare moment of honesty, incoming White House Communications Director Steven Cheung revealed that Trump has taken part in more interviews and press engagements than any other candidate in the current election cycle. This easily proves that when it comes to engaging with the public through various media, Trump is way ahead. It seems the only thing that holds more weight than an actual interview is the continuous barrage of baseless accusations thrown at him by the left, hinting that every ounce of media vitriol stems from their desperate attempts to reclaim credibility.
In light of all this evidence, Politico’s tirade comes off more like a case of sour grapes than constructive criticism. Trump’s media strategy — engaging through social media and focused interviews instead of traditional briefing rooms — reflects a savvy recognition of where voters are actually getting their information. The left’s concerns about media interaction from Trump reveal their growing irrelevance and inability to adapt to a changing landscape, ensuring they remain baffled as their narratives unravel.
