Media's Silence on Trump's Cognitive Decline: Access Over Truth

Media's Refusal to Cover Cognitive Decline

• 💡 The press in the United States is largely refusing to cover Donald Trump's cognitive decline, despite repeated mental errors that professionals identify as symptoms of larger issues.
• 🎯 While focus was on Biden's cognitive decline, Trump continued to exhibit concerning behavior, which the media has ignored.

The Role of Accessibility in Media Coverage

• 🔑 Reporters historically valued Trump's accessibility and willingness to speak with the press daily, contrasting with other presidents who were less available.
• 🗣️ This accessibility led reporters to overlook or ignore Trump's lies and insults, fearing loss of access.

Consequences of Losing Access

• ⚠️ Reporters fear that challenging Trump or discussing his mental state would result in losing access to him.
• 📉 This fear leads them to censor their own reporting to maintain value to their media outlets and avoid being let go.

Case Study: Terry Moran and ABC News

• 🚨 The suspension and subsequent non-renewal of Terry Moran's contract at ABC News after he tweeted accurately about Steven Miller illustrates the risks reporters face.
• 🚫 This incident highlights how even established media companies like ABC News prioritize access over critical reporting, demonstrating a significant fall from journalistic standards.

Journalism vs. Access

• 🚫 The pursuit of access has overshadowed the core principles of journalism, such as speaking truth to power.
• 📺 Reporters are now focused on ensuring Trump sees their smiling faces and reporting his statements unequivocally, even if they are lies, indicating a fundamental shift away from their professional duties.