Staff Reports
In a predictable yet frustrating display of bias, a recent piece by a well-known media outlet managed to turn a significant geological event into a subtle jab at none other than Donald Trump. An 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck, miraculously sparing the West Coast from devastation, somehow got twisted into a lecture on the supposed weakening of vital government agencies due to budget cuts. Never mind that these “cuts” aren’t even set to occur until well into the future. The mainstream media never misses a chance to politicize an event before the dust has even settled.
It’s classic media manipulation at its finest. They begin by delivering the facts—an earthquake happened, and thankfully, everyone is safe—then sneak in unwarranted political commentary when readers least expect it. By touting the importance of agencies like NOAA and the USGS, the piece not-so-subtly implies that any future budget adjustments are reckless and dangerous, blaming conservatives for hypotheticals that haven’t even occurred.
And isn’t it remarkably convenient how the media so often lay blame on Republicans for problems that don’t even exist? They cried foul over proposed cuts to government agencies long before they could even take place, aimlessly rattling the cage of public panic. This knee-jerk politicking is nothing new. Tragically, it’s become standard fare when reporting on anything remotely connected to core conservative objectives like trimming government excess.
NBC science reporter Evan Bush appeared to take a veiled shot at President Donald Trump and his administration Wednesday while writing about the recent 8.8 magnitude earthquake that caused tsunami waves to hit Hawaii and parts of the west coast.… https://t.co/hcYt26fL5R pic.twitter.com/9R2oC2QA4D
— The Western Journal (@WesternJournalX) July 31, 2025
The audacity of transforming a report innocuous in nature into political fodder is what we’ve come to expect. The left-leaning media will seize any opportunity to smear Republicans, even if the facts aren’t on their side. Remember, these are the same people who castigate Republicans for issues that haven’t arisen, continuing to sow seeds of discord built on nothing more than conjecture.
It’s time we demand more from those who claim to report objectively. Let’s resist being led astray by agenda-driven narratives camouflaged as journalism. Once again, the media’s mask slips, revealing their true colors—riddled with bias and opposition towards anything aiming to dismantle their cherished sprawling bureaucracy. Will we stay silent, or rise up and call out this blatant bias for what it truly is?
