Mamdani’s recent retreat from his grandstanding threat to arrest Netanyahu is yet another illustration of why we’re wary of so-called “international law”—especially when it suits the whims of select power players. Corporate media, predictably, glossed over this with deflection and distraction. CNN and MSNBC were all too eager to portray Mamdani’s initial statement as a pivotal moment in holding politicians accountable, but when the truth hit that he doesn’t have the legal authority, they quickly pivoted. The dominant narrative, however, remains—”let’s keep this in the air, even if it’s based on shaky ground.”

Fox News, in stark contrast, covered it with a hint of skepticism, but mostly focused on the implications for U.S. relations with Israel. The undercurrent? A continued defense of Israel while casting Mamdani’s claim in a one-dimensional light. Why are they so quick to discount the legitimacy of international law? Because it doesn’t fit the narrative of the “chosen ones” above accountability.

This incident reveals the hypocrisy permeating our media landscape. We’re told that law matters, except when it threatens certain political elites or established narratives. It’s a circus where Mamdani just played the fool, and major news outlets are the ringmasters. This is how you know you can’t take what they serve you at face value—you have to question every spin and every angle. Stay sharp, because the mainstream hasn’t got your back.