In the ever-spinning wheel of media antics, it appears CBS has forgotten how to play fair, at least according to recent discussions. Kristi Noem found herself in the crosshairs this time with some selective editing that conveniently omitted key details from her interview. It’s a shame when grown-up media outlets act like schoolyard bullies, snipping and cropping to mold the narrative they want rather than the one that exists. With all this creativity, maybe CBS should consider a career in film editing instead of journalism.
The art of chopping up interviews to paint a misleading picture is nothing new for these left-leaning outlets. One wonders if they took classes in biased editing rather than journalism. Even Sean participates in this lively debate, mentioning how he once fell victim to the same knife. Imagine being snipped down to just saying you’re bad for America, leaving out the ‘why’ or ‘how.’ That’s some real high-quality reporting right there, mimicking cheap fake videos.
You’d think with lessons learned from past embarrassments during election coverage, the mainstream media would color within the lines. But alas, here we are. The saga continues, and CBS goes about its merry way, piecing fiction together as it sees fit. With this kind of editing prowess, no wonder some networks are losing credibility faster than a rock sinks in water. At least it makes for amusing commentary material.
The irony of it all is that these antics have opened the door wider for platforms like Fox, where they pride themselves on a more straightforward approach, or at least claim to. It’s hilarious to see the so-called media watchdogs tripping over themselves, calling out hypocrisy with one hand while feeding it with the other. If there’s one thing media outlets seem to excel at these days, it’s proving the point of their critics.
On the brighter side of all this media hubbub, President Trump continues to make headlines not just for being misrepresented but also for his actions, whether people agree with them or not. The security improvements in D.C. under his influence are hard to ignore. Even critics eventually whisper their grudging approval when crime rates drop. But the enduring resistance in places like Chicago speaks volumes about priorities. Clinging onto disdain for a particular orange-hued leader instead of embracing public safety doesn’t paint a pretty picture and, unfortunately, drags the citizens along for the ride.
