Let’s break down the absurdity here. While Donald Trump fires off comments like a rapid-fire machine gun, CNN and MSNBC want you to believe it’s all just another day in the chaotic realm of international politics. Meanwhile, the U.S. and Iran are literally exchanging fire for the fourth consecutive day! But guess what? The media is more focused on Trump’s rhetoric than the tangible, dangerous escalation happening right now. Why? Because sensationalism sells. They want clicks, views, and ratings over facts.

Fox News, on the other hand, is doing its own two-step, presenting Trump as both the wise sage and the reckless provocateur. They dance around the truth, twisting it to fit a narrative that suggests Trump is not to blame. They forget the historical context of U.S.-Iran relations—a history of meddling that’s left both nations in a perpetual state of distrust.

Both sides fail to ask the tough questions: What does this escalation really mean for American citizens? Why are we blockading Iranian ports when our own streets are crying out for attention? Any sane person can see the distractions in play, but corporate media would rather keep us glued to their screens than shed light on the actual consequences of these military maneuvers.

Don’t let them fool you. This is not just about Trump or Iran—this is about all of us being pawns in a game we didn’t choose to play.