For nearly a decade, the American press has maintained a clear double standard that is so consistent it nearly seems absurd. When Donald Trump is in the White House, every executive order, regulatory decision, personnel appointment, or bureaucratic memorandum was immediately labeled as a “Trump” action. Headline writers often overlooked the actual agency involved, the career officials who drafted the document, or the statutory authority that enabled it. Instead, it was simply referred to as Trump’s. Trump’s EPA, Trump’s DOJ, Trump’s border policy—everything was personalized and intentional...
The Media’s Deliberate Role in Feeding Trump…
For nearly a decade, the American press has maintained a clear double standard that is so consistent it nearly seems absurd. When Donald Trump is in the White House, every executive order, regulatory decision, personnel appointment, or bureaucratic memorandum was immediately labeled as a “Trump” action. Headline writers often overlooked the actual agency involved, the career officials who drafted the document, or the statutory authority that enabled it. Instead, it was simply referred to as Trump’s. Trump’s EPA, Trump’s DOJ, Trump’s border policy—everything was personalized and intentional...