Staff Reports
Chris Cillizza, once chained to the liberal echo chamber of CNN, seems to be testing the waters of dissent now that he’s free. However, old habits die hard, and this week he took a swing at the idea that the media might have been complicit in covering for Joe Biden’s mental decline. In a recent exchange on social media, Cillizza claimed that the press didn’t act in “bad faith” when it avoided tackling the subject of Biden’s cognitive issues. This version of events is about as credible as Biden’s ability to remember his morning coffee order.
The debate ignited after Emma Jo-Morris called out the media’s blatant attempt to shield Biden from scrutiny, labeling it “intentional activism” rather than just a case of groupthink. In an apparent act of self-reflection, Cillizza acknowledged that he and his comrades in the media hadn’t done enough to pierce the veil surrounding Biden. Yet, he stopped short of admitting the awkward truth: the media has spent years parsing reality so that it might not offend the fragile sensibilities of their pals in the Democratic Party.
The truth behind the lack of real journalism is simple. Networks like CNN were more interested in protecting their reputations and access to the Biden administration than uncovering the glaring warning signs flashing in living color. Clips of Biden appearing confused or lost were routinely brushed off as “deepfakes,” all to protect their narrative. Instead of upholding their duty to report, they opted for a smokescreen of Homer Simpson-like incompetence, which would make even the most loyal Republican cringe.
The mendaciousmedia is still lying about their "not lying" before (for the last many decades!).https://t.co/Xu9rX8bQ8j
— Larry Thompson (@LarryThomp38632) April 10, 2025
Now, Cillizza’s claim that he was simply “fooled” by Biden’s clever aides reads like a desperate plea for sympathy. Was he bamboozled, or did he willingly choose to adopt a blind eye for the sake of maintaining a cozy relationship with the White House? It’s a classic case of wanting to be the cool kid on the block while knowing full well that the party is mostly smoke and mirrors.
Despite his newfound willingness to criticize his former allies, Cillizza still clings to some remnants of denial. The media’s failure to report on Biden’s obvious decline was not merely negligence; it was a calculated choice, driven by fear of helping a Republican. This side-stepping of reality is becoming the hallmark of his recent commentary. Bravo for acknowledging the mistakes, but this rewriting of the role the media played in enabling Biden’s presidency won’t fly for those who can see past the fluff.
Cillizza’s ship may have taken on some water, but he’s not quite ready to abandon the sinking craft he once captained. The industry’s legacy of intentional ignorance toward Biden’s failings continues to unfurl, leaving observers to wonder if they’ll ever admit their wrongdoing truly. In the grand twist of irony, even as he grapples with his own cognitive dissonance, calls for “learning to code” still echo in the halls of CNN, chasing Cillizza back into the deep end of non-truths. The question remains: when will they learn that admitting defeat isn’t the same as accepting reality?
