How Trump’s criticism of judges triggers violent threats
May 16, 2024
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Trump's criticism of judges online leads to violent threats from his supporters, normalizing intimidation tactics.
Israeli TV's coverage of the Gaza war lacks balanced reporting, focusing on Israeli perspectives while excluding Palestinian suffering.
Deep dives
Impact of Trump's Verbal Attacks on Judges
Trump's use of social media to attack judges has incited his followers to make violent threats against them online. Supporters of Trump across three state-level cases responded with calls for violence, including beatings, torture, and executions. The language used in these posts normalized violence and experts warn of its potential to intimidate people from engaging in the judicial process. The threats made by Trump's followers are likened to those who attacked the US Capitol.
Israeli Television's Portrayal of the War in Gaza
Israeli TV's coverage of the war in Gaza presents a biased perspective, showing primarily Israeli viewpoints and minimal coverage of Palestinian suffering. Reports lack images of damaged buildings or civilian casualties, creating a video game-like portrayal of Israeli airstrikes. Some Israelis criticize local media for not showing the full impact on Palestinian civilians and for not questioning government actions regarding humanitarian aid delivery.