"Political journalism has developed a set of practices that make surprise the default response to predictable events.

"Political journalism has developed a set of practices that make surprise the default response to predictable events. Treat every denial as meaningful. Frame every warning from advocacy groups as partisan overreach. Insist on a both-sides structure even when one side is lying. Worry more about being called biased than about being accurate. Do all of this, consistently, for years, and you will be surprised when the things people warned you about come to pass."
https://newrepublic.com/article/205913/media-malpractice-trumpism-project-2025
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