Marc Lamont Hill and author Adam Johnson are peeling back the curtain on how US corporate media not only spins narratives but actively enables the genocide in Gaza. It’s a travesty that outlets like CNN, MSNBC, and even some pretenders on the right fail miserably in presenting the grim realities of war. Instead of critical analysis, we get sanitized, glammed-up reports that resemble more of a fashion show than a breakdown of a humanitarian crisis. This is a grotesque disservice to the humanity suffering in Gaza.

Why does corporate media gloss over the blood on its hands? Simply put: profits over people. Advertisers have a stake in maintaining the status quo, and any genuine critique of U.S. foreign policy that could impact revenue is just too hot to touch. Fox News might throw some conservative red meat to its audience but the core narrative remains almost uniformly pro-establishment, blurring the lines between advocacy and journalism.

It’s not just an oversight; it’s a conscious decision. By amplifying dehumanizing rhetoric and framing the issue as a two-sided feud instead of a slaughter, they actively participate in erasing the nuanced reality that thousands in Gaza are suffering. Outlets like The New York Times do their part by choosing imagery and language that evokes sympathy for one side while vilifying the other. This is corporate complicity of the highest order.

We need to demand coverage that reflects the grim truth, stripped of the sugarcoating and political agendas. It’s time to hold corporate media accountable for their complicity in turning a blind eye to war crimes while pushing a narrative that suits their interests and their bottom line. Enough is enough.