Invite Trump to a journalism dinner is a big mistake. It doesn't show camaraderie, it just shows that they don't take his attacks on free press seriously enough. We need independent media more than ever
This is a disgrace but not a surprise.The billionaires have bought most of the media outlets.They provide the fuel forTrump’s agenda via huge donations to make oil king, make the planet toxic for us all and destroy an America where once everyone had at least a fighting chance to succeed. Trump and his billionaire buddies in it for the money . It’s all about them; they have no concern for the welfare of America or its people.
Right you are, Ann Marie. Yet I fear that this gathering will be yet another missed opportunity among many for these adjudicated criminals to be rounded up, arrested and properly made to answer for their crimes.
"Will the legacy media ever learn?" Not in my lifetime. Not as long as there is money and power, and money and power NOW, for them. Kicking that responsibility can down the road for more immediate comfort.
There is no legacy media in this country any more. We only have legacy propaganda outlets. The only media I entertain are those who wouldn't be caught dead at a fallacy such as this. You will NOT see ProPublica there; Judd Legum won't go; can't imagine any Substack writers got an invite. So these fascists can gorge themselves into oblivion, as far as I'm concerned.
A stupid event, all about getting along and moving up. They probably thought he would decline-stupid to even think of asking him. If they don’t savage him, pleading politeness, they cement their reputations as craven inside players.😡
Our opinion of “legacy media” is that it no longer has a legacy of factual reporting but of partisan propaganda that parrots whatever the Trump “administration” wishes. Money has spoken to them and journalistic integrity (for those in attendance who might have once had it) has flown out the window.
No one who believes in what the 4th Estate is *supposed* to stand for will attend this dinner and sit with the wannabe king and his court jesters. One does not dine with one’s enemy.
Leaving a legacy means providing ever increasing quality journalism that provides truthful and unfettered information to the populace. What is now left behind is less than a shadow of what was envisioned when Freedom of the Press was embedded into our Constitution. That’s not a legacy, it’s a tragedy and the key players are rich people who seem to view their outlets for profits and support of the president, certainly not for providing truthful news and commentary.
Yes, out of custom he should be invited. What should not have happened is acquiesced to his demands for his attendance.
His hatred for the press is well documented. So none of the more recent attacks should be surprising to anyone. What is surprising, and shocking, is the complete capitulation by the legacy media. They have made a mockery of a vital part of our society. Their predecessors are rolling in their graves or are in complete shock at what the industry has become.
My understanding is that trump is going to hobble off immediately after completing his remarks. What the attendees should do is as soon as he is introduced is to get up, en masse, and leave. I realize that some organizations will not, such as FOX, CBS, and WAPO.
I always watched the dinner and enjoyed the comedian and comments by the president. This year I will be boycotting the show. I hope lots of people join me.
Unfortunately the attendance of press members is not a case of cluelessness, it’s a case of collaboration with the regime. They’re now in it with him—if they don’t want the public to assume that they wouldn’t be there. It’s a show of force by the press that now think they have joined forces with those in power. Thank god for independent journalism!
Thanks Steven: NO. Talk about inviting the enemy into your bunker. Just inviting the likes of Trump, Hegseth, Stephen Miller along with Brendan Carr would be a no show for me. Have they no self respect.?? The main street media masochist will all be there. No comedian, how dry is that They say the dinner is rather blase and uninteresting just like some of their news coverage they spew out.
It’s unfortunate there’s no comedian as they are often the truth tellers who risk everything by highlighting the corrupt autocracy that is now running the USA. They often display the much-needed courage and chutzpah that others don’t.
As long as GOP Billionaires own over 90% of Corporate Media-we will not receive accurate or ethical journalism...& if the Elliosn acquire CNN-they are finished-for good
The rise of Independent Media & seeking out international sources like The Independent & The Guardian do provide US with trustworthy news
We started Boehlert Media Busters in memory & to honor the late great journalist Eric Boehlert
We send hours posting truth & exposing Trump/GOP/MAGA lies, gaslighting, propaganda & BS
Trump is a CLEAR & PRESENT DANGER TO US & every day they fail to act puts all Americans in peril
I don’t know which would be a better and more visible protest: skipping the event altogether or having some of the speakers take it directly to Trump with powerful words about how he has transformed the press into his handmaiden and negated the freedom and truthfulness of the press?
Unfortunately, another shamefull display of cowardice and bending the knee to fascism. The legacy press (an appropriate name, tied to the past) haven't learned from history and once you capitulate, Trump will take more. I want to believe they know better, but sadly they can't see past their greed and ego, violated their duty to report facts and inform, regardless where it leads. What are they so afraid of? Where is the courage to do the right thing?
Yes, Trump should have been invited. It is their party and I am not a member. However, it is entirely consistent with MSM. I do not get my news from any of them. Not since Trump I. I rely on you, HCR, Reich, and others to give a truthful opinion. Add Borowitz, Tiedrich, and Telnaes and I have fed my non-MAGA need to be informed.
Invite Trump to a journalism dinner is a big mistake. It doesn't show camaraderie, it just shows that they don't take his attacks on free press seriously enough. We need independent media more than ever
This is a disgrace but not a surprise.The billionaires have bought most of the media outlets.They provide the fuel forTrump’s agenda via huge donations to make oil king, make the planet toxic for us all and destroy an America where once everyone had at least a fighting chance to succeed. Trump and his billionaire buddies in it for the money . It’s all about them; they have no concern for the welfare of America or its people.
Right you are, Ann Marie. Yet I fear that this gathering will be yet another missed opportunity among many for these adjudicated criminals to be rounded up, arrested and properly made to answer for their crimes.
Letting a CBS pawn make the invitation is horrible. You might as well put Hannity in charge.
When Trump begins to insult the media tonight and he will. They should all standup and leave the event.
And, they won’t
"Will the legacy media ever learn?" Not in my lifetime. Not as long as there is money and power, and money and power NOW, for them. Kicking that responsibility can down the road for more immediate comfort.
There is no legacy media in this country any more. We only have legacy propaganda outlets. The only media I entertain are those who wouldn't be caught dead at a fallacy such as this. You will NOT see ProPublica there; Judd Legum won't go; can't imagine any Substack writers got an invite. So these fascists can gorge themselves into oblivion, as far as I'm concerned.
A stupid event, all about getting along and moving up. They probably thought he would decline-stupid to even think of asking him. If they don’t savage him, pleading politeness, they cement their reputations as craven inside players.😡
Our opinion of “legacy media” is that it no longer has a legacy of factual reporting but of partisan propaganda that parrots whatever the Trump “administration” wishes. Money has spoken to them and journalistic integrity (for those in attendance who might have once had it) has flown out the window.
No one who believes in what the 4th Estate is *supposed* to stand for will attend this dinner and sit with the wannabe king and his court jesters. One does not dine with one’s enemy.
Leaving a legacy means providing ever increasing quality journalism that provides truthful and unfettered information to the populace. What is now left behind is less than a shadow of what was envisioned when Freedom of the Press was embedded into our Constitution. That’s not a legacy, it’s a tragedy and the key players are rich people who seem to view their outlets for profits and support of the president, certainly not for providing truthful news and commentary.
Yes, out of custom he should be invited. What should not have happened is acquiesced to his demands for his attendance.
His hatred for the press is well documented. So none of the more recent attacks should be surprising to anyone. What is surprising, and shocking, is the complete capitulation by the legacy media. They have made a mockery of a vital part of our society. Their predecessors are rolling in their graves or are in complete shock at what the industry has become.
My understanding is that trump is going to hobble off immediately after completing his remarks. What the attendees should do is as soon as he is introduced is to get up, en masse, and leave. I realize that some organizations will not, such as FOX, CBS, and WAPO.
I always watched the dinner and enjoyed the comedian and comments by the president. This year I will be boycotting the show. I hope lots of people join me.
Thanks for posting on this.
Unfortunately the attendance of press members is not a case of cluelessness, it’s a case of collaboration with the regime. They’re now in it with him—if they don’t want the public to assume that they wouldn’t be there. It’s a show of force by the press that now think they have joined forces with those in power. Thank god for independent journalism!
Thanks Steven: NO. Talk about inviting the enemy into your bunker. Just inviting the likes of Trump, Hegseth, Stephen Miller along with Brendan Carr would be a no show for me. Have they no self respect.?? The main street media masochist will all be there. No comedian, how dry is that They say the dinner is rather blase and uninteresting just like some of their news coverage they spew out.
It’s unfortunate there’s no comedian as they are often the truth tellers who risk everything by highlighting the corrupt autocracy that is now running the USA. They often display the much-needed courage and chutzpah that others don’t.
NOPE!
As long as GOP Billionaires own over 90% of Corporate Media-we will not receive accurate or ethical journalism...& if the Elliosn acquire CNN-they are finished-for good
The rise of Independent Media & seeking out international sources like The Independent & The Guardian do provide US with trustworthy news
We started Boehlert Media Busters in memory & to honor the late great journalist Eric Boehlert
We send hours posting truth & exposing Trump/GOP/MAGA lies, gaslighting, propaganda & BS
Trump is a CLEAR & PRESENT DANGER TO US & every day they fail to act puts all Americans in peril
he refused to go before... he's just a coward..
I don’t know which would be a better and more visible protest: skipping the event altogether or having some of the speakers take it directly to Trump with powerful words about how he has transformed the press into his handmaiden and negated the freedom and truthfulness of the press?
Unfortunately, another shamefull display of cowardice and bending the knee to fascism. The legacy press (an appropriate name, tied to the past) haven't learned from history and once you capitulate, Trump will take more. I want to believe they know better, but sadly they can't see past their greed and ego, violated their duty to report facts and inform, regardless where it leads. What are they so afraid of? Where is the courage to do the right thing?
Yes, Trump should have been invited. It is their party and I am not a member. However, it is entirely consistent with MSM. I do not get my news from any of them. Not since Trump I. I rely on you, HCR, Reich, and others to give a truthful opinion. Add Borowitz, Tiedrich, and Telnaes and I have fed my non-MAGA need to be informed.