Trump’s joke during Hannity interview triggers mainstream media
Trump Triggers the Mainstream Media with Obvious Joke During Hannity Interview
America’s corporate media stooges continue to exhibit shameless left-wing bias in their contemptuous coverage of former President Donald Trump.
It’s a sharp contrast to the restraint they show covering President Joe Biden’s countless blunders — when they’re not actually ignoring them.
In the latest breach of journalistic responsibility, the legacy media accused Trump of threatening to be “a dictator” if he were to win the presidency again.
“I wanna go back to this one issue because the media has been focused on this and attacking you,” Fox News host Sean Hannity said Tuesday at a town hall in Davenport, Iowa.
“Under no circumstances — you are promising America tonight — you would never abuse power as retribution against anybody?” he asked.
Trump replied facetiously: “Except for Day One. I want to close the border and I want to drill, drill, drill.”
Hannity pointed out that securing the border and making the United States energy-independent by drilling for oil is not “retribution.”
Trump: “He says ‘you’re not going to be a dictator are you?’ I said no no no, other than Day 1. We’re closing the border, and we’re drilling drilling drilling. After that, I’m not a dictator.” pic.twitter.com/SZU6KiYd2l
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) December 6, 2023
“I love this guy,” Trump said.
“He says, ‘You’re not going to be a dictator, are you?’ I said: ‘No, no, no, other than Day One. We’re closing the border and we’re drilling, drilling, drilling. After that, I’m not a dictator.’”
Hannity reiterated to Trump that following through on his “America First” agenda is not dictatorial.
“That sounds to me like you’re going back to the policies when you were president,” he said.
Predictably, the establishment media twisted and hyped Trump’s joke to suggest he was openly threatening to be “a dictator.”
A somber CNN headline proclaimed: “Trump sidesteps question when asked if he plans to abuse power if reelected.”
A warped CNBC headline declared: “Trump says he won’t be a dictator if elected, ‘except for Day One’
An ominous Associated Press headline warned: “Trump declines to rule out abusing power to seek retribution if he returns to the White House.”
By now, most people are well aware of the corporate media’s left-wing bias and open hostility toward conservatives.
But you’d think that, with their public credibility hovering near historic lows, establishment media outlets would at least make an effort to exhibit some semblance of objectivity in their coverage. But they don’t.
Tsk, this is very telling.
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According to Gallup, American trust in mass media institutions has tanked. Trust is down across all political demographics with the Democrats being the sole exception; this is an industry ripe for disruption.
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It’s obvious Trump was joking, especially since the actions he vowed to pursue on “Day One” do not remotely qualify as either dictatorial or vengeful. If anything, these agenda items would enhance national security.
But just as they did during his presidency, the legacy media continue to take the most negative, sinister interpretation of anything Trump says.
This might be understandable if they applied the same harsh, exacting standard to Biden’s numerous epic gaffes. But they don’t, and that’s why they deserve the public’s contempt.
As we approach the start of the New Year and the official launch of the 2024 election cycle
How did the legacy media twist and hype Trump’s harmless joke into a threat of dictatorship?
Left-wing bias of the mainstream media in America has once again been exposed, as they continue to exhibit their contemptuous coverage of former President Donald Trump. The stark contrast in their treatment of Trump and President Joe Biden is evident, with the media showing restraint and even ignoring Biden’s countless blunders. This lack of impartiality once again came to the forefront in their coverage of an obvious joke made by Trump during an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity.
During a town hall in Davenport, Iowa, Hannity questioned Trump about whether he would abuse his power if he were to be reelected as president. Trump responded facetiously, saying, “Except for Day One. I want to close the border and I want to drill, drill, drill.” Hannity correctly pointed out that securing the border and striving for energy independence through drilling is not an act of retribution.
However, the legacy media twisted and hyped this harmless joke, presenting it as Trump openly threatening to be a dictator. CNN’s headline read, “Trump sidesteps question when asked if he plans to abuse power if reelected.” CNBC’s headline declared, “Trump says he won’t be a dictator if elected, ‘except for Day One.'” The Associated Press warned, “Trump declines to rule out abusing power to seek retribution if he returns to the White House.”
It is no surprise that the establishment media consistently exhibits left-wing bias and hostile treatment towards conservatives. Their agenda-driven reporting lacks objectivity and serves to further erode their already low public credibility. Despite the media’s continued shameless behavior, one would hope that they would make an effort to exhibit some semblance of fairness and impartiality. Unfortunately, they continue to let their biases dictate their coverage, undermining the true purpose of journalism.
It is essential for the public to recognize and remain vigilant against the media’s bias and attempts to manipulate narratives. Only through critical thinking and seeking alternative sources of information can we truly understand the nuances of political discourse. The mainstream media’s unjust treatment of Trump and their constant attempts to trigger controversy only serve to undermine their own credibility and further divide the American people.
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