Media's Access Over Accountability: Ignoring Trump's Corruption and Cognitive Decline

National Media's Selective Reporting

• 🇺🇸 While international media outlets (British, Australian, Russian) discuss Donald Trump's open corruption and declining cognitive state, U.S. national media largely relegates these topics to independent outlets.
• 🎯 Major U.S. news organizations like Politico, The New York Times, and Washington Post, along with cable news channels, are accused of ignoring significant aspects of Trump's actions and condition.

Politico's Report on Media Access

• 📊 Politico published a report highlighting the impressive frequency of media appearances by Donald Trump since his return to office, contrasting it with President Biden's lower media engagement.
• 📰 This report is seen as an indirect explanation for why critical issues are being overlooked, suggesting the media prioritizes access to Trump over rigorous scrutiny.

The Allure of "Access"

• 🤝 Journalists, even before Trump's second term, expressed excitement about his return primarily due to the ease of access he provides, enjoying his willingness to engage with the press.
• 🗣️ This preference for access over in-depth reporting is exemplified by Trump's willingness to engage with media, even if his responses are described as rambling, erratic, or unpleasant.

Prioritizing Access Over Accountability

• 💰 The core criticism is that the media's focus on Trump's accessibility allows them to avoid covering his alleged corruption, including taking bribes from foreign countries and wealthy donors for favors like trade war avoidance or pardons.
• 🧠 Similarly, his obvious declining mental state is also being ignored by national media outlets, who are prioritizing access over journalistic responsibility.
• 🚫 The implication is that for some in the media, actual journalism and accountability are secondary to the benefit of having a readily available, albeit controversial, news source.