Reflecting on 2025, it’s evident that many Americans largely overlook broadcast networks as reliable platforms for daily political advertising. This trend, particularly pronounced during the media’s fixation on former President Donald Trump over the last decade, raises concerns about rational discourse. Instead, what we often encounter is a barrage of emotionally charged propaganda. Here’s a quick rundown of the top ten examples.
10. In an unexpected appearance on ABC’s “The View,” pseudo-conservative co-host Alyssa Farrah Griffin faced immediate pushback. When she stated, “I think living in the United States in 2025 will be very different than living in Iran,” Whoopi Goldberg retorted, “Not if you’re black!” This comment begs the question: is America a theocracy selectively for black citizens? Griffin countered, reminding the panel, “Please, don’t compare us to Tehran.” Goldberg asserted, “Not everyone feels that way!”
9. It’s puzzling to see a journalist defend Hamas. During a March 30 segment on “60 Minutes,” Keith Siegel, a former Israeli hostage, recounted his harrowing experience, claiming his captors were “beating me and starving me.” Leslie Stahl seemed to sympathize with Hamas, questioning, “Do you think they starved you, or just didn’t have food?” Siegel responded, adding that they often ate in front of him without offering him any.
8. CBS’s interview with George Clooney on March 23 felt more like a promotional fluff piece than a serious discussion. Clooney claimed that journalism should be fought like wars, yet no one seemed to challenge him on this point during the lighthearted exchange.
7. PBS News Hour featured a similar easygoing interview with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. While addressing questions about generational change, Pelosi casually mentioned her pride in Obamacare, dismissing Republican opposition as “ridiculous.” Cheers from the audience seemed to affirm her views, as she gratefully acknowledged their applause.
6. During Congressional testimony on May 26, NPR’s CEO Katherine Maher asserted that the organization provides unbiased reporting. Yet, when pressed by Rep. Jim Jordan about potential bias, Maher maintained she had never witnessed editorial decisions influenced by political divergences, which feels almost willfully ignorant.
5. Protests from leftist activists, which bore the slogan “Impeach Trump again,” garnered extensive coverage while anti-abortion protests received minimal attention. A segment aired nearly 18 minutes of coverage on the protests, a stark contrast to the mere 50 seconds dedicated to the March for Our Lives earlier that year.
4. Late-night talk shows displayed not just anti-Trump sentiments, but a fascination with radical leftist figures. After Zoran Mamdani’s mayoral victory, comedians like Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel made jokes, trivializing the implications of his win.
3. It’s troubling to see late-night comedians like CBS’s Taylor Tomlinson make crude jokes, suggesting a lack of moral decency. She made headlines after voicing tasteless humor about a suspected murderer, which, honestly, is unsettling.
2. Following the tragic murder of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, ABC’s Matt Gutman reported on text messages from the suspect that were described as “intimate” and “moving.” This sensitive coverage seemed misplaced, especially as it subsequently led to Gutman’s hiring by CBS News.
1. ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel created significant backlash when he asserted that Kirk’s alleged murderer was a Trump supporter, resulting in the suspension of several shows. Despite the controversy, his monologue was acclaimed as a courageous defense of free speech—ironic, considering the selective application of this principle.
Critics argue that leftists perceive their narratives as the lone celebration of “free speech,” while branding conservative viewpoints as “misinformation.” Left-wing outlets proclaim their work as “independent journalism,” contrasting sharply with conservative media labeled as “MAGA media.” This disparity raises questions about the objectivity and factual basis of discourse being perpetuated across the board.
