The media ignored Iran for a long time. The Iranians attacked four tankers in the Persian Gulf off Bahrain, and the coverage came and went in a flash. Iran mounted missiles on small boats in the Gulf and again, there was scant coverage. Intelligence picked up signals that Iranians were planning an attack on US interests, and it was another small mention. America ordered non-essential personnel out of the Iraq especially in zones where an Iranian attack would be most likely; it got little coverage. But now things have changed. President Trump tweeted yesterday that if Iran threatens the USA, it will be the end of the Islamic Republic. So today, we have all sorts of coverage to denounce Trump as a warmonger. There are even columns in the media proclaiming that we are already at war with Iran.
The media's inability to follow important news unless it contains a way to slam President Trump is unfortunate. Americans need to hear actual information if they are to stay informed about important matters facing our country. Not everything is about Trump, nor should it be.
The media's inability to follow important news unless it contains a way to slam President Trump is unfortunate. Americans need to hear actual information if they are to stay informed about important matters facing our country. Not everything is about Trump, nor should it be.
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