In Baseball Celebration Story, Associated Press Describes Trump Assassination Attempt As 'Bullet Hit His Ear'
It'd be a reasonable assumption to believe that an assassination attempt would be described by the media as an assassination attempt. But expecting the media to cover the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in an accurate way is obviously quite unreasonable.
The Associated Press covered it in passing in a recent story covering a baseball celebration from the Tampa Bay Rays and player Taylor Walls. Walls was caught on camera after a double seemingly referencing Trump's reaction, to stand up and raise his fist and yell "fight" after being shot.
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Walls, naturally, was asked about it, because seemingly expressing support for Donald Trump is a cancelable offense for major media outlets. In their story on Walls' answer, they referenced the celebration and reaction, describing "Trump's reaction after a bullet hit his ear during a campaign event."
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A "bullet hit his ear?" Where did the bullet come from? Was it just a random bullet that happened to be flying around and just so happened to hit his ear?
BUTLER, Pa. - Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is rushed offstage during a rally on July 13, 2024. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Media Has Tough Time Dealing With Trump Assassination Attempt Reaction
For perspective on how the AP handled this description, just imagine how they'd describe it if Joe Biden had survived an assassination attempt. Not only survived it, but had the wherewithal to stand up and raise his fist in defiance.
They'd still be glowing, worshiping his resilience, instincts and American spirit. Instead, because Trump is their political enemy, they downplay it at every turn.
They also wouldn't question Walls about his celebration, were it obviously supportive of a left-wing politician.
As always, no matter how low your opinion of major media outlets is, it should be lower.