Morning Wire The Biggest Media Fails of 2024 | 1.1.25
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Jan 1, 2025 In 2024, trust in legacy media plummeted to just 31%, triggering layoffs and audience exodus. Major outlets faced backlash for their coverage of political violence, notably assassination attempts against Trump. Media bias also raised eyebrows, particularly in narratives about candidates' mental fitness. Ethical concerns emerged with misleading reports during the election cycle, including significant blunders by CNN and ABC. The fallout from these failures underscored the urgent need for accountability in journalism.
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Declining Trust in Media
- Americans' trust in legacy media is declining, impacting news outlets.
- Layoffs and audience losses are widespread, even during the election year.
Media's Response to Trump Assassination Attempt
- Media outlets blamed Trump and his supporters for the assassination attempt in Butler, PA.
- Outlets like ABC and The Atlantic attributed the violence to Trump's rhetoric.
Media's Handling of Biden's Mental Fitness
- Media outlets like MSNBC downplayed concerns about Biden's mental fitness.
- They dismissed videos showing Biden's struggles as "selectively edited."