Trump appears to want the American broadcast media to conform to his personal whims and ideology. If any outlet—aside from Fox News or Newsmax—presents a viewpoint that challenges his narrative or reports on events with factual integrity, their coverage is swiftly labeled as “fake news.” This holds true even when viewers and reporters have witnessed the events firsthand. In such cases, not only is the reporting discredited, but the ethics of the entire news organization are called into question.
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This is the slippery slope to facism. It’s what authoritarians do. Discredit the legitimate media and therefore any questioning or opposition is diminished. This is why he is never challenged on his endless lies.
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