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In the grand theater of American politics where the curtains never seem to close, there’s again a flurry in the spotlight’s glare—not over policy or diplomacy, but over the murmurs and mumbles from one news outlet. Yes, we’re talking about Fox News and its recent coverage of a certain ex-president’s bank fraud case.
Describing ex-President Trump as ‘not happy’ would be an understatement akin to labeling the Titanic as a ‘boating mishap’. The man known for his Twitter rampage has seemed to stumble upon a critique that his favorite megaphone is, dare I say, out of tune with Trump’s own melody. The whole ordeal is a spectacle worth front-row seats and overpriced popcorn.
The Breakdown
- The Fox in the Courtroom Henhouse
Fox News, once a cozy cushion for Trump, seems to have plucked a few feathers from their golden goose. How dare they cover legitimate news without the rose-tinted spectacles Trump provided! - A Change of Heart or Just Heartburn?
Could it be a grand awakening or did someone at Fox just switch coffee suppliers? Whatever it is, the channel’s seemingly neutral coverage is giving Trump a judicial indigestion. - Once Upon a Fair and Balanced…
Ah, who am I kidding? No fairy tale starts in a newsroom. But, for a brief moment, it seemed like the storied fair-and-balanced network flirted with the idea of, well, balance. - The Ratings Rat Race
In the reality show that is news coverage, could it be that Fox News is more interested in viewer numbers than presidential thumb-ups? Say it isn’t so! Ratings over loyalty is the twist nobody saw coming. - The Mutiny on the Bounty
From the Captain’s Quarters, Trump must feel the shaking of his sturdy ship. Fox News, the crew once ready to walk the plank for him now seems intent on navigating the stormy weather without him.
The Counter
- Ahoy, Captain Denial!
Trump insists that no one has ever been treated as unfairly as he has. Because, obviously, a squillionaire in a tailored suit facing accountability is the epitome of injustice. - The Witch Hunt Becomes a Witch Watch
This isn’t the first witch hunt Trump has claimed, but who knew witches got so much TV time? Grab your broomsticks—or remote controls—it’s prime time in Salem. - Turncoat Television
Could the channel that gave us such fair and balanced hits as “Bowling for Columbine” be the same network that’s decided to give Trump the cold shoulder? Say it with me: “Noo, way!” - Besmirched by the Murdochs
The love affair between Murdoch and Trump must be on the rocks. Is a news mogul’s empire comparison to a disenchanted lover’s quarrel? Well, it’s complicated. - Bring Back My Echo Chamber!
How can one possibly function without the sweet symphony of their own thoughts reverberating off every wall? Trump’s call to bring back the “good old days” echoes unanswered in the halls of Fox News.
The Hot Take
And so the tides turn, my friends—not just for the once-reliable sea of sycophancy that lapped at Trump’s feet but for the sheer spectacle of having to watch a man so used to the echoes of his own voice grapple with a cacophony of actual journalism. To fix the profound problem we face, the obvious liberal solution is clear: More snacks!
Yes, get your organic, non-GMO popcorn ready because this show is bound to have more twists, more turns, and definitely more tweets—however the comeback may be staged. And if Trump is looking for a new network that will pander with the tenacity of a lovestruck teenager, I hear there’s space available on public access TV. In the end, folks, if the news has taught us anything, it’s that reality might just be the best comedy.
Source: Trump Is Not Happy With Fox News’ Coverage of His Bank Fraud Case
