What we’re witnessing with the In-N-Out shooting in Idaho is a stark example of the media’s narrative manipulation. You have a hero in Jordan Salinas, an armed bystander who took decisive action amidst chaos—yet, instead of focusing on this redeeming story, outlets like CNN and MSNBC rush to dissect gun laws and stir up fear. It’s no surprise that they’d rather highlight their favorite talking points instead of celebrating a commendable act of self-defense.

Salinas didn’t stand idly by; he stepped in when others would have run. That aspect is why Fox News took a slightly bolder approach, framing him as a ‘good guy with a gun’. However, even they fail to grasp a larger truth: that the narrative about guns being the root cause of violence doesn’t hold water when a legally armed citizen protects lives. Meanwhile, the corporate media elite ignore how the rapid response of citizens can thwart tragedies and save innocent lives, opting instead for a sensationalized fear-mongering that’s wrought with bias.

In short, the media is shamelessly spinning this into a debate about gun control rather than showcasing the real story: a citizen stepping up where the system often fails. We should ask ourselves—do these networks genuinely care about truth, or are they too busy pushing their gun control agenda, even at the risk of vilifying those who choose to protect themselves and others?