Staff Reports
In a surprising turn of events, President Joe Biden has shunned the media’s clumsy attempts to draw him into a spat with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over hurricane management. In the midst of hurricane season’s chaos, particularly during the aftershocks of Hurricane Helene and the incoming Milton, Biden’s consistent praise for DeSantis stands out as an unexpected contrast to the typical political grandstanding. Rather than jumping on the bandwagon to criticize DeSantis amid media pressure, Biden has routinely affirmed the Governor’s capabilities and commitment to his constituents.
Despite the media’s clear desire for a narrative that paints DeSantis as incompetent or disconnected, Biden has effectively ignored their pitiful jab attempts. When pressed about a dubious NBC News article claiming DeSantis was being uncooperative with Vice President Kamala Harris during recovery efforts, Biden deflected the criticism. He noted how gracious DeSantis had been and emphasized his awareness of the coordinated efforts going on, thereby contradicting the narrative that DeSantis was derelict in his duties. In other words, Biden’s nonchalance is a major hiccup for those hoping to stoke a feud.
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On multiple occasions, the President has made it clear that his communications with DeSantis have been solid and cooperative. So, what does the mainstream media do? They double down on their failed attempt to stir the pot. As Milton bore down on Florida, NBC News rolled out yet another sensational piece, claiming an unnamed source suggested Biden was unaware of any alleged “snub” of Harris by DeSantis. This only underscores how desperate the media is to keep their narrative alive, even as the storms wreak havoc on real lives.
The so-called “source” alleged that Biden’s praise for DeSantis wasn’t intended to be a dig at Harris, but that rather conveniently ignores the fact that Biden likely didn’t need to be directly briefed to call out DeSantis’s professionalism. Instead of focusing on the critical task at hand—helping storm-affected areas—the media employed their typical playbook of elevating internal Democratic disputes. Their choice to fixate on the supposed rift tells a revealing story about their priorities, clearly showing they are more interested in maintaining a narrative than addressing the needs of the American people.
Ultimately, this situation serves as an excellent case study in media election interference, highlighting their desperate tactics to damage DeSantis’s reputation at a time when he’s helping to lead hurricane recovery efforts. It suggests a broader strategy within the media to define the narrative around Biden’s presidency and Harris’s ambitions, even as a natural disaster unfolds. The clear takeaway? Instead of focusing on the people and communities in crisis, they chose political theatrics, thereby revealing just how tone-deaf and warped their priorities truly are. The irony is palpable, and the American public deserves better.
