As the blasts reverberate through the airwaves, it’s hard to miss the glaring hypocrisy and sensationalism driving the narrative on outlets like CNN and MSNBC. While state television broadcasts the Syrian president’s warm welcome to Macron, mainstream media are obsessively spinning this chaotic backdrop into their well-rehearsed and predictable narratives of “humanitarian crises” and “foreign intervention.” You’d think these networks were trained in a circus, juggling issues while ignoring the actual complexities on the ground.

Why aren’t these platforms asking the hard questions? Instead, they regurgitate government-approved scripts that align perfectly with their donors’ interests. Fox News may throw in a criticism here and there, but don’t be fooled; it’s a matter of “who’s your enemy today?”—not genuine concern for freedom or democracy.

The real story? It’s not just about Macron shaking hands in the gilded halls of a palace while chaos ensues. It’s about the litany of devastating choices made by leaders who love photo ops more than they care for real change. Yet, they all want to paint themselves as the heroes in this global drama. Spoiler alert: the only things they’re saving are their own reputations.