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Liberals’ Perception of Media Bias Towards Biden and Trump
Liberals have recently raised concerns over what they perceive as a bias in coverage by The New York Times, suggesting that the publication is being too lenient on former President Trump and too critical of President Biden. Such claims have been dismissed by some as laughable, highlighting the differing perspectives on media bias depending on one’s political allegiances.
Understanding Media Bias from Different Political Standpoints
It is noted that individuals on the left may not comprehend media bias to the extent that supporters of Trump do. The contrast in perceptions between Biden and Trump regarding media portrayal is evident. Trump and his supporters have faced severe scrutiny and negative portrayals by corporate media outlets for years. In comparison, Biden’s supporters seem unable to grasp the level of criticism and negative coverage that the right receives from publications like The New York Times.
FOX News reported on CNN’s coverage of the situation, highlighting the concerns raised by liberals regarding media bias.
CNN reports liberals ‘angry’ that NY Times is biased towards Trump, harsh on Biden: ‘Shameful’
According to CNN senior reporter Oliver Darcy, a growing number of liberals are accusing The New York Times of being soft on former President Trump and too harsh on President Biden as the 2024 presidential election approaches. Darcy himself acknowledged some of these criticisms, emphasizing the challenges faced by the media in covering Trump effectively.
In his “Reliable Sources” newsletter, Darcy explained that frustrations have escalated as Trump’s chances of a White House comeback have heightened. Criticisms of The New York Times have become more pronounced as concerns grow over the outlet’s coverage.
Some critics feel that the publication has been excessively focused on President Joe Biden’s age recently, diverting attention from the perceived threat of a potential second Trump administration.
An instance that triggered such concerns was The New York Times’ report on Biden’s age, an issue that the left appears reluctant to address despite being a significant concern for a majority of Americans, as indicated by recent polls.
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