The editorial discusses how mainstream media has reverted to negative reporting on Donald Trump and imperfect coverage of Joe Biden despite previous warnings from within the journalism community.
• After the election, media outlets, including Vanity Fair, advised the press to focus on significant threats to democracy instead of overstating every Trump-related issue.
• Former New York Times editor Jill Abramson cautioned against hyperbolic headlines, while Brian McGory from the Boston Globe suggested a balanced approach to reporting Trump's actions.
• Instead of following this advice, the press continues to portray Trump in a negative light, often assuming the worst in his actions and policies.
• Reports imply panic over Trump's statements while ignoring any positive achievements he might have.
• Examples include framing Trump’s enforcement of visa restrictions as devastating to colleges and overlooking economic data that suggests improvement.
• The public appears to be less dissatisfied than in previous years, with many not regretting their vote for Trump.
• Polls show solid public support for Trump's actions on various topics, even amid criticisms regarding his handling of the economy.
• The editorial notes that while Trump has made mistakes, particularly regarding tariffs, the press seems to exaggerate crises whenever he speaks.
The editorial concludes that the media's frantic reporting style undermines public trust. It suggests that as the press continues its current patterns, it risks harming its reputation further, driven by a desire to validate prior predictions of democracy's decline under Trump. This environment complicates the public's ability to discern genuine issues amidst constant crisis reporting.
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