THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Trump Press Sec Seethes at Journos as Harsh New Poll Shows Him Tanking
Jun 12, 2025
Jennifer Rubin, editor-in-chief of The Contrarian, dives into the alarming parallels between California's political climate and Trump's authoritarian tactics. She argues that the media's portrayal of militaristic governance is dangerously misleading, enabling Trump's unpopular strategies. A heated White House press briefing revealed deep frustrations about press questioning surrounding military deployments on protests. Rubin emphasizes the urgency for a more robust media response to counteract normalization of these tactics, especially as Trump's approval ratings dwindle.
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Media Exaggeration Vs Public Reality
- The media often exaggerates isolated violence to fit Trump's narrative of cities being out of control.
- Polls show the public largely disapproves of Trump's immigration policies and military actions in cities.
Democrats' Hesitation Empowers Trump
- Democrats are hesitant to address Trump's inflammatory tactics for fear of seeming soft on law enforcement.
- The truth is Trump is escalating tensions and exploiting violence for political gain.
Press Secretary Snaps at Reporter
- A reporter asked if Trump supports peaceful protests after threatening to use force on parade protesters.
- Press Secretary Leavitt called it a "stupid question" instead of providing a clear answer.