This week Washington Post writer Philip Bump helped perfectly sum up the state of "journalism" during an appearance on a podcast. If anybody wonders how it's possible there isn't more media scrutiny on the Biden family, just watch this doozy:
Here’s @pbump’s response to a simple question from @noam_dworman about what he as a journalist thinks of Hunter Biden’s text message to his adult daughter explaining that he has to give half his income to his father. The lack of curiosity is stunning. https://t.co/HuXKIMUVhC pic.twitter.com/Aa4dXZ6HJR
— a newsman (@a_newsman) September 1, 2023
Many on Twitter(X) can't help but wonder how history might have been different if the media as it exists today -- WaPo in particular -- had also been in this sorry state 50 years ago.
"Right there. Hunter's text says half of his income goes directly to The President."
— NeverTweet (@LOLNeverTweet) September 1, 2023
"Thanks. I don't know what that means. Anyhoo... Lunch plans?" - @pbump Professional Journalist™️ https://t.co/SEW4LHFwdz pic.twitter.com/VxbI1QbVFZ
Nailed it!
If WaPo had been this incurious Nixon would have served out his second term. https://t.co/i477cm9vOX
— Holden (@Holden114) September 2, 2023
The newspaper of Deep Throat and "follow the money" can't make heads or tails of "I have to give 50% of my income to Pop."
— Holden (@Holden114) September 2, 2023
Let's face it, somebody could find a check from one of Hunter's overseas business connections made out to Joe Biden with "for bribes" written in the memo section and much of the media would yawn and say that proves nothing.
LOL he’s such a loser Philly Bump. Same Washington Post who broke the Nixon stuff. The paper has gone down the toilet but as soon as a republican is in the WH, watch they will act like they are “journalists”. https://t.co/jVElw5yKxs
— William (@WilliaminCA) September 2, 2023
Right?
What a fall for a newspaper involved in Watergate and the Pentagon Papers. The Washington Post cannot go on like this. Their reputation is shot, next stop is “The Onion” territory.
— Tommyboy (@OldAndGrumppy) September 1, 2023
Earlier this year there was a poll indicating how the media has wrecked trust in their profession:
When it comes to the news media and the impact it’s having on democracy and political polarization in the United States, Americans are likelier to say it’s doing more harm than good.
Nearly three-quarters of U.S. adults say the news media is increasing political polarization in this country, and just under half say they have little to no trust in the media’s ability to report the news fairly and accurately, according to a new survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights.
The amazing thing is that actually comes as a shock to many in the media.
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Jonathan Turley, Miranda Devine & others eulogize #journalism after Philip Bump's meltdown
Philip Bump melts down after being HUMILIATED over Biden on podcast (host then DROPS him on Twitter)
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