As Vice President Kamala Harris gears up for what is likely to be a heated general election campaign following the Democratic National Convention, it’s not just her political opponents she’s contending with. President Donald Trump is once again facing a mainstream media (MSM) machine that seems less interested in balanced reporting and more focused on promoting Harris’s campaign activities.
The latest example of this bias comes from CBS News, which has been openly promoting Kamala Harris meetups under the guise of neutral event coverage. Critics have pointed out that such coverage blurs the line between journalism and campaign contributions, making it clear where MSM allegiances lie. Michael Shellenberger didn’t mince words, calling it “disgraceful” that CBS is essentially playing the role of campaign cheerleader for Harris.
The MSM’s bias against Trump is nothing new. Since his 2016 campaign, many media outlets have abandoned any attempt at neutrality, relentlessly pursuing negative coverage of Trump throughout his presidency. From the Russia collusion hoax to daily hit pieces, the press has made its hostility toward Trump clear. Now, they seem to be throwing their full weight behind Harris, ensuring that her events are widely publicized while Trump’s interviews and activities are downplayed or outright suppressed.
The media’s efforts to suppress Trump’s interview with Elon Musk last week is another stark example of this bias. Left-wing reporters went as far as trying to pressure the Biden administration into preventing the interview from taking place. The fact that members of the press would advocate for government intervention to silence an opposing political figure should alarm anyone concerned about press freedom.
This biased approach extends to Big Tech as well. Search engines and social media platforms appear to be subtly tipping the scales in favor of Harris. Audits have revealed that when users search for negative news about Harris, they’re met with curated results that obscure critical stories. Google and YouTube, in particular, have been flagged for these practices, raising questions about whether they are actively protecting Harris from scrutiny.
This bias isn’t just about what the MSM reports; it’s also about what they choose to ignore. The same outlets that downplayed President Biden’s cognitive decline are now working overtime to prop up Harris’s campaign. The speed at which they’ve shifted gears to become a de facto PR arm for her is astonishing, yet no one within the MSM seems to be questioning why.
If the media is openly promoting Harris campaign events and framing them as news, there’s little reason to trust their reporting on Trump. The clear double standard raises concerns about whether the public is getting a fair and balanced view of the election — or if they’re being guided toward a narrative that serves the interests of the establishment.
