Lindsey Graham’s passing has turned into a predictable corporate media event, with networks like CNN and MSNBC scrambling to stuff their narratives with glowing tributes. You can almost hear the orchestrated sobs as they paint him as a saintly figure in politics. Spare me the theatrics! Fox News will undoubtedly straddle the line, fawning over their “friend” while simultaneously spinning a narrative that shields him from any criticism. It’s a classic case of the media doing what they do best: toeing the establishment line.

Why the sudden adoration? The same people who dismissed Graham as a relentless establishment puppet now want to canonize him. They’ll forget to mention how often he cavorted with the Democrats when it suited him. The outpouring of sycophantic remarks is less about genuine respect and more about keeping the status quo intact. Politicians come and go, but the media’s task of manipulating public perception continues unabated.

The grand funeral will be a goldmine for content, but don’t be fooled into thinking this is just a send-off. It’s a powerful stage for Trump to once again flex his political muscles, while Graham’s legacy is retrofitted for a narrative that serves the interests of those in power. Take a step back and see it for what it is: a choreographed event designed to maintain control over the political discourse.