The Listening Post Control through chaos: How Trump is playing the media | The Listening Post
Feb 8, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Donald Trump, the former U.S. president, and Elon Musk, the entrepreneurial mastermind behind SpaceX and Tesla, delve into the chaotic landscape of American politics. They explore how Trump's media strategy overwhelms journalists, raising questions about who truly governs. The conversation also critiques the influence of wealth on political decisions, with Musk's contributions highlighting the intertwining of power, media, and policy. Listeners are prompted to reconsider the implications of this tumultuous control over media narratives.
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Trump's Media Strategy
- Donald Trump's rapid-fire actions and pronouncements overwhelm journalists' ability to keep up.
- This flood of information is a deliberate strategy to control the news cycle.
Trump and Netanyahu Meeting
- Trump's meeting with Netanyahu, where he discussed ethnically cleansing Gaza, exemplifies this.
- Trump's proposal to turn Gaza into a resort sparked controversy and highlighted his disregard for human rights.
Media Integrity Under Pressure
- Some media outlets uphold journalistic integrity, but major players show signs of crumbling.
- This includes instances like the Washington Post and L.A. Times owners vetoing endorsements and ABC News settling a defamation case with Trump.