New Study Of Media Coverage of Biden / Trump Pardons Shows How Biased They Really Are

A new study claims major news networks devoted extensive coverage to President Donald Trump’s mass pardoning of Jan. 6 defendants, while spending only a few minutes on former President Joe Biden’s decision to preemptively pardon members of his own family.

Key Facts:

  • The Media Research Center reviewed coverage from Jan. 20 to Jan. 22.
  • ABC, CBS, and NBC spent over 46 minutes on Trump’s pardons for Jan. 6 defendants.
  • The same networks gave about three minutes of combined coverage to Biden’s family pardons.
  • Trump’s pardons affected more than 1,500 individuals charged in the Jan. 6 Capitol breach.
  • Biden’s preemptive pardons benefited relatives, including James B. Biden and Valerie Biden Owens.

The Rest of The Story:

As Trump wrapped up his first week back in the Oval Office, he followed through on a longstanding promise to pardon those who he believes were excessively prosecuted for their involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol events.

Critics say Trump’s move sends a message that could encourage unrest.

They also point to the possibility that those who attacked police officers deserve no special treatment.

Meanwhile, Biden chose to pardon family members before leaving office last week, drawing accusations of preferential treatment from some corners.

His defenders claim the move was necessary to shield his relatives from what they view as politically motivated probes.

At the same time, others see it as a brazen way to protect family members from potential legal troubles.

The Media Research Center’s data has fueled fresh criticism of media priorities.

Conservatives argue it exemplifies a long-standing media bias against Trump while downplaying controversial steps taken by Biden.

Commentary:

This study is another example of the obvious imbalance in mainstream media coverage.

We believe their bias is so entrenched that the public cannot trust these outlets when it comes to political reporting.

They seem determined to bury stories that don’t fit their narrative.

Expecting them to reform is wishful thinking in our view, and people should look elsewhere for honest coverage.

The Bottom Line:

This coverage gap highlights a broader debate about fairness in national reporting.

Supporters of Trump claim the media fixates on his actions while ignoring or glossing over Biden’s decisions.

Opponents say network coverage is driven by public interest.

Either way, the disparity raises questions about how news outlets choose which stories to spotlight.

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