The 2024 presidential contest showed that the mass media no longer dominate the national conversation, as President-elect Donald Trump’s success with minority voters indicated the failure of media narratives. The establishment press’s lack of trust and bias were highlighted, with a focus on their failure to hold politicians accountable and their role in shaping public opinion. Despite ongoing media dysfunction and bias, there is hope in the public’s increasing skepticism and critical thinking skills, leading to a shift away from blindly following media narratives.
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