The Pusillanimous Press
As Donald Trump and his henchmen continue to proclaim that the press is the “enemy of the people,” the press continues to afford him “fair and balanced” coverage that only enhances his popularity with the MAGA extremists, the Law Journal's Bennett Gershman writes.
December 04, 2024 at 07:40 PM
6 minute read
I think I’ve seen close to a trillion stories in the press pillorying President Joe Biden for pardoning his son Hunter. And just as prevalent are the attacks on Biden for lying when he previously stated that he wouldn’t pardon his son. Can you imagine a president lying? Thank goodness for a responsible, courageous and free press, the so-called “Fourth Branch” of Government that is so essential to the healthy functioning of our democracy.
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