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Stephen Colbert Mocks Fox News Eclipse Coverage
Stephen Colbert, host of The Late Show, recently poked fun at Fox News for their coverage of the eclipse, where they attempted to connect the astronomical event with border issues. Colbert humorously imitated Fox News’s approach by saying, “Fox News decided to cover the story like this.”
In a clip played by Colbert, Fox News announced, “Fox News alert! A rare celestial event collides with a policy failure on the ground. The southern border will be directly in the path of totality today when the moon covers the sun. While everybody is going to be looking up, if you’re looking down here at the border, here is some of what you’re gonna see. You’ll see illegal immigrants dressed in dark clothing, sometimes camouflage, actively trying to sneak into the United States. The United States.”
Colbert hilariously responded, “Yes. Oh, yes, immigrants in dark clothing are using the eclipse to sneak across the border. They won’t get another opportunity like that…until night.”
He further questioned the feasibility of migrants crossing the border in a mere 3-4 minutes during the eclipse, and pointed out that there are already lights along the border, making it unlikely for such a scenario to play out. The idea proposed by Fox News of immigrants exploiting the eclipse to enter the country was deemed absurd by Colbert.
False Narratives and Misleading Reporting
Colbert highlighted the misguided nature of Fox News’s coverage, expressing concern over the viewers who may have taken such reports seriously. The insinuation that the eclipse could lead to a surge in illegal immigration was not only baseless but also perpetuated false narratives about border security.
While cable news outlets sensationalized their eclipse coverage, Colbert noted that Fox News’s attempts to tie unrelated events together were particularly egregious. This incident adds to a list of instances where the network has been criticized for spreading misinformation and promoting uninformed perspectives to its audience.
In conclusion, the satirical take by Stephen Colbert on Fox News’s coverage serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible journalism and the dangers of misleading narratives in the media.
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