The mainstream media is having a meltdown. For years, they basked in the cushy comforts afforded by the Biden administration, where routine consisted of leisurely days punctuated by sporadic press conferences featuring a president who often called it quits before lunchtime. But now, with the return of Donald Trump, that style of reporting is under serious threat. The left-leaning media’s days of relaxing behind their desks are coming to a grinding halt, and they are not handling the transition well.
In just the first couple of weeks following Trump’s inauguration, the contrast between the two administrations could not be more stark. While the Biden White House operated under a regime of early morning lids and health-related hiding, Trump has burst onto the scene with his vibrant America First agenda that has left even the most hardcore conservative supporters breathless. The media, accustomed to a slow news cycle and cushy cop-outs, is now faced with a blizzard of initiatives and policy announcements that leave them scrambling to keep up.
Legacy Media Snowflakes Whine Because They Have to Report on All the ‘Winning’ Taking Place Under Trump https://t.co/bEgzm3gZFL
— ConservativeLibrarian (@ConserLibrarian) February 5, 2025
The White House has been making headlines daily, something that appears to be a serious challenge for the legacy reporters who thrived during the quiet days of Biden. These individuals, who likely delighted in the monotony of their previous work routine, are now bemoaning the chaos of covering a vibrant administration. Trump’s high-energy leadership is giving them whiplash, and instead of celebrating democratic engagement, they are instead suggesting that the news of Trump’s “wins” is just too much for them to bear.
The agony of these journalists is evident in their reporting. Complaints about Trump’s “Flood the Zone” strategy, a tactic designed to overwhelm the opposition, reveal just how unprepared they are for a president who takes action and makes headlines. Reports express disbelief that every day could bring a new, bold move from Trump—whether it’s imposing tariffs on allies or making headlines for audacious plans. The media appears paralyzed and in a perpetual state of disbelief, reflexively reaching for their fainting couches as they attempt to process a relentless pace.
As they stumble through the whirlwind of Trump’s policies, it’s clear their coping strategies need a serious overhaul. No amount of caffeine seems to be enough to keep them oriented, and to say that they are “gasping” for breath may just be an understatement. One might propose that now would be the perfect time for Dr. Phil to offer an intervention; after all, if there is one thing these media elites need, it’s a crash course in resilience amidst what they term “chaos.”
The bottom line is that the Trump era is back, and with it comes an avalanche of results-oriented governance that leaves little room for media snowflakes to catch their breath. The liberal press can either adapt to the dynamic political landscape their own voters effectively requested or continue to whine about it, and the latter seems to be their current choice. It looks like a long, tumultuous four years are ahead for an industry that has clearly become accustomed to the easy life. Welcome to the new reality, where winning takes center stage, and the mainstream media finds itself in a race it never saw coming.