It has been one whirlwind week in the White House, and the legacy media seems like it’s stuck on a carousel, going round and round while desperately trying to find its way off. With Donald Trump back in the saddle, the mainstream news outlets appear to be navigating the five stages of grief, not about a personal loss, but rather the loss of their grip on reality regarding Trump’s presidency. Starting with denial and slamming into anger, they skipped the bargaining stage and have landed squarely in a state of ongoing depression. Now, they are inevitably creeping toward acceptance, but they still haven’t made up their minds about what there is to accept. It’s a bit like watching a confused raccoon trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube.
The big players in the media game—CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN, and MSNBC—are seemingly on autopilot, scripted to oppose anything Trump does. The irony is thick; despite their continued efforts to undermine his every move, Trump appears to be gaining popularity. As luck would have it, his first net approval rating of this term has already outshined every single rating from his first go-around. One would think that might evoke some self-reflection among the media, but instead, it just seems to fuel their frenzy.
Amidst this media backdrop, a conversation with J.D. Vance on CBS News provided a shining example of common sense in action. Vance addressed the concerns raised about Immigration and Customs Enforcement possibly enforcing laws in churches and schools. The headline-generating question was aimed at sparking outrage: would it be acceptable for ICE agents to raid these sacred spaces? Vance maintained his calm demeanor and astute reasoning, emphasizing the importance of public safety. After all, if a criminal were hiding amidst the pews during service, most reasonable folks would prefer the bad apples to be dealt with.
Of course, the legacy media won’t pass up a chance to make anything Trump-related seem draconian, all while ignoring inconvenient truths. For instance, a tragic story involving a young nursing student highlights the stakes involved. The narrative around illegal immigration pivots quickly to whether or not one would mind if law enforcement took swift action against those harboring criminals. It raises the question: Would people prefer to protect the sanctity of a church visit or their own children?
In the same vein, the media also took aim at discussions surrounding FEMA and how the organization functions in crisis situations. In a moment of irony, a CBS contributor chastised the idea that states could manage their federal aid without the supposed expertise of FEMA. Yet, one must wonder about FEMA’s recent history of mismanagement. After all, stories arose claiming that some FEMA employees were instructed to ignore residences adorned with Trump campaign signs after a devastating hurricane. The public is likely to question whose welfare these bureaucracies genuinely prioritize when disaster strikes.
The tumultuous first week of Trump’s second term has been rife with charged discussions, but one thing remains abundantly clear: the public sentiment is beginning to shift. Approaching issues like immigration enforcement and disaster management, the American people are showing an increasing willingness to support Trump’s policies. Rather than accepting the mainstream media narrative that views every Trump initiative through a negative lens, Americans are starting to embrace common sense and logic. With almost 3,000 criminal illegal aliens arrest just since Inauguration Day, the public feels reassured that Trump is determined to clean up the mess left behind by his predecessor.
As for the media? While they seem to be consumed by an almost obsessive need to counter everything Trump does, they are now tasked with reconciling a reality where the public may not quite share their viewpoint. The news cycle has shifted, and it appears the folks in the legacy media may want to take a deep breath and adjust their lenses because what they’re seeing just might reflect a starkly different view than their political biases allow. It’s a new dawn for Trump, and whether the media likes it or not, they may have to reckon with a reality that is rejecting their narrative. They might just need more than a couple of therapy sessions to come to terms with that.
