The Bunker – News without the nonsense Has US media surrendered to Trump already?
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Feb 5, 2025 
Jeff Jarvis, a prominent journalism professor and critic, discusses the precarious state of American media in the face of Trump's influence. He argues that news outlets like the Washington Post and CNN have compromised their integrity, fearing repercussions for their reporting. Jarvis emphasizes a growing disillusionment among liberal audiences and critiques the shift of major media towards far-right alliances. He calls out the urgent need for transformation in media structures to uphold journalistic values amidst rising challenges to truth-telling.
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Washington Post's Shift
- The Washington Post, known for its Watergate investigation, has shifted its stance under Jeff Bezos and new leadership.
- This shift is evident in the paper's coverage of Donald Trump.
Media's Failure to Cover Far-Right Influence
- Incumbent media outlets are failing by not adequately covering the far-right's influence.
- Outlets like the Washington Post, New York Times, and CNN are frightened of judgment and labels.
New York Times' Influence
- Unlike the UK with multiple national news outlets, the US has local monopolies.
- This makes the New York Times' editorial failures more significant as it holds a dominant position.
