The fireworks may be over, but the real show is the media’s dramatic spin on the aftermath in Washington, D.C. While crews were actually hard at work clearing the Reflecting Pool after the massive Fourth of July celebration, outlets like CNN and MSNBC were likely fanning the narrative flames about “environmental impacts” and “climate change” instead of focusing on the good ol’ American spirit of celebration. Let’s be real: flash and sizzle attract attention, but the cleanup is what keeps this country running. We can bet that the focus on the holiday’s aftereffects is just another way for these outlets to push an anti-celebration agenda.

Meanwhile, it’s hysterical that these news giants manage to find a way to make even a cleanup look like a political mess. Instead of commending hardworking citizens, they paint a picture of chaos and neglect. Why is it that corporate media, which should be celebrating our national pride, instead uses this moment to drag us down into their perpetual cycle of negativity? And don’t even get me started on how they’ll contrast this with their 24/7 coverage of protests or political scandals. It’s all about creating a divisive narrative that keeps their viewership riled up and glued to the screen.

So, while crews are simply doing their job cleaning up after a national holiday, these networks are twisting it into a story that fits their agenda. You think they care about the Reflecting Pool? No, it’s about clicks, views, and ratings! It’s time to wake up, America. The fireworks may fade, but the media’s colorful spins never do.