Media, Misinformation, and Political Power

This chapter examines the Trump administration's controversial strategies towards journalists and media accountability, particularly in the context of the Hunter Biden laptop story and the 2020 election. It highlights Kash Patel's trajectory from public defender to a polarizing figure in the Trump era, exploring his conspiracy-driven beliefs and the ideological rifts within the Republican party. The discussion underscores the challenges faced by mainstream journalism amid rampant misinformation and its implications for American democracy.