Media Normalizes Trump 2.0 Havoc, Sullivan Argues

Margaret Sullivan argues that the mainstream press has normalized Trump 2.0’s outrages—from self-dealing and lies to questions about his health and a costly “slush fund”—treating them as priced in rather than demanding sustained scrutiny. This media drift, she says, lets Trump dodge accountability as outlets chase the next outrage, while independent voices press for sharper, clearer reporting on the dangers of his leadership.