Reading this article furthered my understanding of the media and the power and influence it can have. Throughout Trump’s presidency, it was especially evident the role that certain media sources played in gained either support or disliking towards the presidency. It was during this time that the role of social media became more evident and had more impact on people’s viewpoints than it ever did before. Archer mentions fake news as something that has been on the rise but it is hard to critique or defend. This is understandable because it can be difficult to show news and relay information without including biases. Although we tend to simply ask for facts in order to make our own interpretations because the information revolves around other people they are bound to be filled with biases. Because of this, the media can be dangerous but it is evidently essential in revealing information which sometimes the officials themselves will not say. This, again, is relevant to Trump and the impeachment accusations which are taking place today. Without the use of the media, it would be difficult to gather multiple perspectives.
The unfortunate reality of this new emergence of tension between journalists/media outlets and political candidates/ officials. IT has become a back and forth of who wants to embarrass or expose the other the most. This, in my opinion, takes the factual information out of the news because it becomes more about an individual’s personality and their vendetta against another person or source instead of facts.
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