The Media Wants You to Trust Washington Again Now That Trump Is Gone

Tags: Media and Culture

05/20/2021 James Bovard

Perhaps reporter Michelle Kosinski is unaware that the Trump-era secrecy she denounced flourished mightily thanks to the beloved Obama administration. Kosinski’s mindset also helps explain why Americans’ trust in the media has collapsed.

Original Article: “The Media Wants You to Trust Washington Again Now That Trump Is Gone“

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