Media Manipulation and Polling Dynamics

This chapter explores how media tracking tools are utilized to sway public opinion regarding key issues like inflation and COVID-19 death tolls during the Trump and Biden administrations. It critiques the inconsistent presentation of data based on political motivations, highlighting inaccuracies in polling related to Trump's popularity and their impact on voter perception. Additionally, the discussion addresses the intersection of foreign policy with voter behavior, suggesting that Trump's foreign policy actions have significantly shaped his approval ratings and diverged from traditional Republican ideologies.