Trump’s Big Test Run | Ep. 857

Biased Coverage

Ben Shapiro critiques the media's perceived bias against Trump and the right, highlighting several instances where he believes the media has mishandled stories. He points to NBC News' coverage of a Russian spy living in the U.S. as an example of irresponsible journalism, suggesting that such reporting endangers lives 1. Shapiro also criticizes the New York Times for its portrayal of Mao Zedong, arguing that the media often lacks critical historical context 2. Furthermore, he contrasts the media's coverage of Sarah Palin's divorce with that of Ilhan Omar, suggesting a disparity in how personal scandals are reported based on political affiliation 3.

The media's coverage of Sarah and Todd Palin is absolutely not comparable to Ilhan Omar's perspective.

--- Ben Shapiro

Shapiro believes these examples illustrate a broader trend of media bias against conservative figures.

   

Media's Role

The media's handling of Trump-related controversies, such as the Sharpie incident, is another focal point for Ben Shapiro. He argues that the media exaggerated the significance of Trump altering a hurricane map with a Sharpie, likening the reaction to overblown scandals 4. Shapiro notes that while the incident was not beneficial for Trump, the media's portrayal was disproportionate to its actual importance 5. He also discusses the internal conflict within NOAA following Trump's incorrect statements about Hurricane Dorian's path, highlighting the political tensions it caused within the agency 6.

Bringing yourself front of mind with kooky behavior is not exactly what you are looking for.

--- Ben Shapiro

Shapiro suggests that the media's focus on such incidents distracts from more substantive issues.