Earlier this week, CNN media correspondent Brian Stelter addressed the latest John Durham court filing by quoting the banners that were being aired on Fox News (of course). But now the coverage runs a bit deeper, as Stelter’s done an analysis of how right-wing media is reporting the story — or perhaps “pouncing” is a better way to put it:
Right-wing media said it was exposing a scandal. What it really revealed is how bad information spreads in MAGA world. Here's my analysis >> https://t.co/NYwb8ls9Rx
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) February 16, 2022
If anybody knows how “bad information spreads,” it’s the experts at CNN.
The actual court filing at issue is much less newsworthy than the explosion of false claims that have ricocheted from it. That's why it is worth examining this as a media phenomenon/an example of how talking points are spread by a massive media apparatus.. https://t.co/rSomRThWhO
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) February 16, 2022
The self-unawareness is off the charts.
“Talking points are spread by a massive media apparatus”…
Yeah, we know. Y’all are pros at that.
— ShredderGirl (@ShredderBabe) February 17, 2022
The IRONY.
There no coming back from your propaganda for 4 years. never https://t.co/uYs717CoV5
— LiLi (@Gone2theBeach) February 17, 2022
.@CNN leftist activist @BrianStelter rushes in to defend Democratic party corruption and spying targeting Donald Trump by mischaracterizing Durham court filing. https://t.co/A0UBzr7FLK
— Tom Fitton (@TomFitton) February 17, 2022
Absolutely no self awareness here. CNN reported way back in 2017 that the FBI had verified parts of the Steele dossier. That was a bald-faced lie, but there’s been no correction or self-reflection at CNN over it https://t.co/ure9nmGfKy
— Chuck Ross (@ChuckRossDC) February 17, 2022
Good Lord. The lack of self awareness from this “media correspondent” is jarring.
He works for @CNN, which should retract basically four entire years of 24-hour programming centered on the “Russia collusion” hoax. https://t.co/GlJ7y7YjVT
— Tim Murtaugh (@TimMurtaugh) February 17, 2022
“How do lies spread in the media? Join us on CNN with our guests Michael Avenatti, Dan Rather and Rep. Adam Schiff for that discussion!”
For Brian Stelter, the biggest story this week is not the Durham revelations, but the "MAGA" reaction to them. #journalism #NotANewsNetwork https://t.co/9ZGJMJuhyl
— Sister Toldjah 💙 (@sistertoldjah) February 17, 2022
Now do CNN’s “the walls are closing in” coverage of the Mueller probe for the better part of two years https://t.co/Nga1YoaJbA
— Rich Lowry (@RichLowry) February 17, 2022
Now let’s imagine what would be happening on CNN if the Durham filing was about Trump campaign activity instead of the Clinton camp.
Why did so many people think Rittenhouse targeted black protesters for months.
— Dave Mason (@EvadMason) February 16, 2022
“That's why it is worth examining this as a media phenomenon/an example of how talking points are spread by a massive media apparatus..” in your own words! You finally figured out how the the Russia hoax was spread!
— Mary (@mzlkil) February 17, 2022
Pretty sure nobody at CNN should be talking about morals and scandals right now. #CuomoBrothers https://t.co/KqUk793in1
— Jennifer M. 🇺🇸 (@AlwaysSomethi13) February 17, 2022
Behold the most egregious (and somewhat entertaining) example of a complete lack of self-awareness I have ever read. Added bonus: In support of his "analysis" @brianstelter quotes such anti-misinformation experts as @atrupar, @pbump, @charlie_savage and @mehdirhasan. https://t.co/lqLd7tBmNK pic.twitter.com/z7LzXIxzY8
— Jason Beale (@jabeale) February 17, 2022
Nobody can put together a Misinformation All-Star Team quite like CNN.
Some Special Counsels are more equal than others. https://t.co/AxXdEGV6DV
— Sarcastic Cupcake (@SarcasticCupcak) February 17, 2022
“analysis” here equates “editorializing.” beware of misinformation. https://t.co/AgUADeMJxA
— kaitlin (@thefactualprep) February 17, 2022
Misinformation, projection and irony — it’s a CNN trifecta!
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