Donald Trump’s tribute to the 71-year-old South Carolina senator as a “true American patriot” is hardly surprising, yet the media coverage surrounding this event offers a masterclass in selective outrage and corporate spin. While outlets like CNN and MSNBC are busy manufacturing outrage over Trump’s past controversies, they conveniently ignore the late senator’s legacy and the impact he had on American politics.

Let’s be clear: CNN jumps on any opportunity to portray Trump in a negative light, framing his remarks as hollow as they cling to their ongoing narrative that the former president is toxic. They’d rather dismiss the positive aspects of a eulogy in favor of peddling division and drama. Instead of encouraging honest discourse about the senator’s contributions, they choose to broadcast petty grievances that serve their ideological agenda.

On the flip side, Fox News dutifully amplifies Trump’s praise, bolstering the ‘patriot’ narrative while often glossing over the complexities and controversies that surrounded the senator’s tenure. It’s as if they think simple commendations can erase the missteps and divisive legislation he championed. They’re playing the nostalgia game, hoping to distract from the urgent issues facing America today.

All of this shows a fundamental failure in mainstream media to engage in genuine discourse. Whether you love or loathe Trump, the real story is the way corporate media squanders opportunities to provide substance, leaving audiences to sift through a sea of biases and half-truths. It’s time we demand transparency and real journalism, not this circus of talking heads.