The Prime Minister snagging yet another award during his Seychelles jaunt has the mainstream media in a tizzy, dutifully spinning this latest misadventure as a shining endorsement of his leadership. But let’s cut through the fluff: CNN, with its habit of pandering to the elite, is just clutching at straws to manufacture positivity. This award essentially adds yet another trinket to an already overflowing trophy case yet does nothing to improve the lives of those struggling back home.

And don’t even get me started on the lazy coverage from MSNBC who will probably frame this as a “bold foreign policy accomplishment.” It’s hard to imagine the same level of enthusiasm if a conservative leader had padded their ego on a sun-soaked holiday. Just watch them twist the narrative while conveniently ignoring the real issues facing the country.

The optics here are clear: this feels more like a vacation photo op, collecting accolades while the ship sinks. The Prime Minister may bask in his moment of glory, but where was the acknowledgment of the messy reality back home? Will those awards pay the bills or mend broken communities? Spoiler alert: they won’t.

As ordinary citizens wrestle with their problems, the media skirts around the inconvenient questions, favoring feel-good pieces that serve the political establishment. From what I’ve seen, it’s all too easy for them to cheerlead, sidelining accountability under the guise of international accolades. Don’t be fooled; it’s all about optics and maintaining their power.