New York Times columnist David Brooks said he and other opponents of President-elect Donald Trump “should be punished” because “many Americans think we're wrong.” He said that.
Brooks made the comments during an interview on “PBS News Hour” on Friday after host Lisa Desjardins asked him about the “political language of the year.” Mr Brooks replied: “I'm being punished.”
“I have to say I'm excited about the decline in political news viewership. It's overly politicized in this country.”
“Those of us who oppose Donald Trump should be punished because the American people often think we are in the wrong,” Brooks responded. “If you are an admirer of the European social welfare model, it is collapsing and should be punished. [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin] Prime Minister Netanyahu, you should be punished a little bit, because he defeated Hamas and Hezbollah. [former Syrian President Bashar al-] Asad. So there are many reasons to be humble at the end of this year. ”
MSNBC host Jonathan Capehart, who also answered a question, said the political word of the year is “humility,” adding, “I've used that word on several election nights, and we as professionals have been humble. “There needs to be,” he added. Because we don't know what voters are saying. After this election, I'm not angry about what voters had to say, but chastened is a good word, and exhausted is a good word. So many nice words. ”
Desjardins also said that two-thirds of Americans are turning away from political news in the wake of the 2024 election, according to an Associated Press poll.
surely, Featured by The Daily Beast “Since last month's election, cable news ratings have declined significantly, something both CNN and MSNBC are experiencing.” double digit decline As viewers flock elsewhere. Appeared on the Rachel Maddow Show lowest rating Meanwhile, CNN's year-end average in the advertiser-coveted 25-to-54 demographic hit its lowest total on record. However, the viewership of FOX News undulation That's a double-digit increase since Donald Trump was re-elected. ”
Mr. Brooks told Mr. Desjardins with a laugh. “I have to say I’m excited that political news viewership is going down. This country is overly politicized. People want a sense of belonging, a sense of belonging in politics. You're asking more of politics than it can bear. ”
Capehart said his show's ratings are “down. I'm not ashamed to say that. And we attribute that to fatigue. It's been a long two years. You're right. , I think people just need a break.'' people need a break. I'm sure he'll be back after the presidential inauguration. Because there's going to be a lot of high-profile things happening in this country and they're going to come back. . ”
you can watch the video here Content of discussion. The relevant portion begins at the 6:17 mark.
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