The mainstream media’s favoritism is more obvious than ever as CBS News and other outlets continue to boost Kamala Harris’s campaign while working to suppress coverage of Donald Trump. The recent promotion of Harris’s meetups is just one example of how the media has thrown journalistic standards aside to advocate for a candidate. Meanwhile, Trump’s interviews and public appearances are met with coordinated efforts to silence or diminish them.
When CBS News began promoting Harris’s campaign meetups, it raised eyebrows among those who see the coverage as nothing more than free promotion for her campaign. Critics, including Michael Shellenberger, pointed out that such blatant favoritism should be considered a campaign contribution rather than neutral reporting. In stark contrast, when Trump engaged in a high-profile interview with Elon Musk, the media largely ignored the event or worked to suppress it. Some reporters even attempted to pressure the White House to block the interview.
This clear double standard goes beyond normal political bias. It represents a coordinated effort to shape the narrative in favor of Harris while undermining Trump’s reach to voters. By giving Harris’s campaign free exposure and downplaying Trump’s presence, the media is effectively deciding what voters should see and hear.
In an election where the stakes are high, the media’s role should be to inform, not influence. Yet, as the 2024 race heats up, it’s clear that many outlets have chosen sides, leaving voters with a distorted view of the candidates.
