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Victor Davis Hanson: The Mainstream Media’s Everlasting Love Affair with Joe Biden
Apr 21, 2025
Victor Davis Hanson, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and a military historian, dives deep into the chaotic messaging of Joe Biden's recent speech. He critiques mainstream media, particularly the Wall Street Journal, for misrepresenting Biden's stance while excessively distorting Trump's actions. Hanson shares insights on the biased coverage that paints Trump negatively across various issues. His sharp analysis reveals a troubling trend in journalism where objectivity seems compromised, leading to a distorted narrative in public discourse.
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- Victories within Trump's administration are overshadowed by mainstream media's persistent negative portrayal, raising concerns over journalistic integrity.
- Biden's chaotic speech aimed at attacking Trump highlighted a dissonance in his messaging, undermining the call for unity he attempted to convey.
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Biden's Speech and Its Controversial Reception
Joe Biden’s recent speech, billed as his first post-presidential appearance, has been described as confusing and chaotic by some observers, including former aides. During the speech, he attempted to launch an attack on Donald Trump, accusing him of intentions to cut Social Security, which Trump has consistently denied. Instead of maintaining decorum, Biden displayed a peculiar mix of anger while simultaneously calling for unity, which contradicted his previous disparaging remarks about Trump supporters. This dissonance in his delivery and message contributed to the perception of his performance as embarrassing.
