White House Targets Major Media Outlets in New “Hall of Shame”

UPDATE: The White House has just unveiled a new “Hall of Shame” listing significant media outlets it deems biased, sparking immediate debate across the news landscape. As of September 29, 2023, major players such as the New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, and ABC are among the 22 outlets criticized for what the administration calls “misleading” coverage.

This unprecedented move highlights the administration’s ongoing battle with mainstream media. The White House claims these outlets “don’t just get it wrong – they do it over and over again,” targeting coverage of President Donald Trump and his recent remarks regarding six Democratic Congress members.

In a contentious video, Senator Mark Kelly and five colleagues reminded troops of their duty to uphold the Constitution, suggesting they can disobey illegal orders. Trump reacted strongly on his Truth Social platform, labeling the video as “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL” and calling for accountability from the lawmakers. His posts escalated to alarming suggestions, including that such behavior should be “punishable by DEATH!”

The White House’s new webpage accuses the Boston Globe, CBS News, and The Independent of misrepresenting Trump’s statements, claiming they falsely reported he called for the execution of the six Congress members. “The Fake News knew the truth,” the webpage asserts, “but ran with the story anyway.”

The inclusion of CBS News is particularly notable, coming just weeks after Bari Weiss took over the network’s news division. Weiss has a mandate to correct perceived liberal bias, a move welcomed by Trump in a recent 60 Minutes interview.

While the Washington Post stands by its journalistic integrity, stating it is “proud of its accurate, rigorous journalism,” the backlash from the White House marks a significant escalation in tensions between the administration and major news organizations.

The BBC and The Independent from the UK also appeared on the list, broadening the scope of this controversial initiative. Notably absent from the list is Fox News, which has often been favored by Trump.

As reactions unfold, the implications of this “Hall of Shame” are profound, raising questions about press freedom and the relationship between the government and media. The Boston Globe, CBS News, and The Independent have yet to comment on this developing story.

Watch for further updates as this situation evolves, with potential ramifications for how news is reported and consumed in the U.S. and beyond. The urgency of this announcement signals a critical moment in media relations under the current administration.