NBC has delayed airing a new documentary about Trump’s child-separation policy, described by MSNBC’s Chris Hayes as “absolutely urgent,” until December, despite its importance for public interest. The reason behind the delay appears to be concerns that airing it earlier could hurt Trump’s feelings, thereby making him unlikely to do an MSNBC debate. This decision has been criticized as prioritizing Trump’s sensitivities over informing the public on a significant and painful policy issue.
Oh, yeah, definitely, and if it were simply a matter of transparency, I’d agree.
The problem is Trump brands news agencies “the enemy” and when he does that, his fanbase starts issuing death threats.
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/437610-trump-calls-press-the-enemy-of-the-people/
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/aug/04/trump-interview-nabj-abc-host
Yeah, he really does have a sort of stochastic-terror network at his disposal, which is terrifying. Someone I know in my red/blue-split city – smart and wise, kind, experience leading organizations, experience working with the city, and with good ideas for how to improve things like education and parks – told me they won’t run for any office, which they originally had considered, because, and I quote, “I have kids. I can’t risk being killed for trying to improve this city.”
That was one of the most depressing conversations I’ve had in a while.