In recent years, political discourse has grown increasingly heated, and nowhere is this more evident than in the portrayal of Republicans and former President Donald Trump by the press. Labels like “N*z*s” have been flung around with such frequency that they have lost their impact on serious voters. Yet, the reaction to Trump’s recent comments about Vice President Kamala Harris highlights a different kind of sensitivity in the political arena.
When Trump referred to Vice President Harris as a “bum,” it triggered an intense reaction from an MSNBC panel, which vehemently criticized the former President. The incident underscores a broader trend in media reactions, where words, however provocative, often receive more attention than actions.
In a startling and largely underreported event, Trump recently survived an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania. This incident, which one would expect to dominate headlines, received surprisingly little coverage. Instead, some media outlets shifted the focus to concerns about potential repercussions for journalists, rather than the gravity of the attempt on Trump’s life. This shift in focus illustrates a significant departure from traditional norms under the Biden administration, where the safety of political figures seems overshadowed by other narratives.
MSNBC panel goes into hysterical frenzy rebuking Trump for calling Kamala a “bum.”
“Hear, Hear!”
Legacy media approved political discourse = Calling your opponent Hitler.
Legacy media unapproved political discourse = Calling your opponent a bum.
— Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) July 28, 2024
Moreover, this situation is emblematic of a broader issue within the media landscape. The priorities appear skewed, with significant events like assassination attempts being overshadowed by less critical concerns. The media’s reaction—or lack thereof—to the attempt on Trump’s life raises questions about the current state of political journalism and its priorities.
Not to mention that Kamala is flip-flopping like a fish, and no one cares.
Kamala Harris just flip-flopped on every position she’s ever held but Glenn Kessler is focused like a laserbeam on a political ad that calls her a liberal.
Just astonishing stuff. https://t.co/NKOGHRBWEl
— Bonchie (@bonchieredstate) July 31, 2024
