Staff Reports
The spectacle of a conservative taking on the so-called “mainstream media” is nothing new, but the latest ABC News debate has showcased it better than ever. What unfolded was a debate that can only be accurately described as stacked against Donald Trump. While Trump faced a trio of adversaries—the liberal Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and the biased moderators David Muir and Linsey Davis—his supporters were left to wonder if they were witnessing a fair fight at all or simply a setup to smear conservatism.
Critics of the debate have highlighted a glaring double standard in how the candidates were treated. Trump found himself on the receiving end of relentless fact-checking, some of which was more questionable than factual. Meanwhile, Harris’ fabrications were not only tolerated but, at times, enabled by the moderators. This pattern illustrates a troubling trend: when a conservative voice stands out, the media flocks to undercut it while giving a free pass to the liberal agenda.
Mark my word, this sham of a debate just helped Trump. Independents have lived under both administrations, they know when they were better off. The bullsh*t they pulled tonight backfired, watch…
By the way, this take is spot on. 👇🏼
— Scott Bales (@ScottBalesX) September 11, 2024
While the issue at hand is the apparent bias in the debate, certain talking heads in the media—like CNN’s Brian Stelter—seem bent on shifting the narrative toward it being about Trump’s supposed burden of fact-checking. The implication is that conservatives should accept being canned monkeys on a stage where only half the participants are grilled. The reality, however, is far more straightforward: it’s not the fact-checking that’s the problem; it is the unequal application of that scrutiny.
In the world of mainstream news, it seems that merely raising objections to such blatant bias puts conservatives in an awkward position. The notion that discussing the discrepancies in treatment constitutes whining only serves to reinforce the tactics used by the left. Their goal is evident: to twist the narrative away from legitimate concerns and instead paint conservatives as perpetual complainers who cannot take the heat of the debate.
The ABC News debate disaster serves as a potent reminder of the ongoing battle between truth and the mainstream media’s agenda. Conservatives continue to call out these unfair practices, and while it may feel repetitious, it’s essential to keep the spotlight on the inconsistencies and the superficiality of the media’s coverage. After all, it’s the only way to ensure future debates—simply more platforms for political discourse—aren’t rigged from the get-go.
