Some outlets recalibrate coverage as they navigate threats of president-elect and interests faced by corporate owners

Summary

MSNBC, CNN, and major newspapers like The Washington Post and Los Angeles Times are softening their once critical stances, citing fear of retribution, business pressures, and audience polarization.

This shift has drawn backlash, with critics warning that neutrality risks undermining journalistic integrity in the face of Trump’s autocratic tendencies.

Meanwhile, Fox News is thriving, reaching record ratings.

As the media faces dwindling resources and public trust, experts argue it must choose between challenging authoritarianism or losing credibility entirely.

  • NeoToasty@kbin.melroy.org
    320·
    22 hours ago

    The one millionth post again reminding us:

    Trump won by basically uninformed voters and media manipulation.

    And

    The media being incredibly unhelpful.

    Please, bar these posts. They add nothing.