In a bold display of frustration with the mainstream media, Trump supporters made it clear that they’ve had enough of biased coverage at a recent rally, confronting ABC News correspondents and forcing them to leave the event. The incident, caught on camera, shows the crowd of enthusiastic Trump backers cheering as ABC News staff packed up their equipment and exited, signaling their growing disdain for what they see as unfair treatment of former President Donald Trump by legacy media outlets.
This comes on the heels of mounting criticism of ABC News for its blatant double standards during the most recent presidential debate. While the network was quick to fact-check Trump relentlessly, it gave Kamala Harris a free pass, leaving many conservatives fuming over the obvious bias. Trump supporters have long argued that the mainstream media is more focused on taking down Trump than delivering fair, balanced news, and this rally incident only adds fuel to that fire.
Social media erupted with support for the actions of the crowd, with many users voicing their frustrations with ABC News and other left-leaning outlets that have consistently targeted Trump while ignoring the missteps of Democrats. One user remarked, “Good riddance, @abcnews. We all know that they are there to take all of Trump’s words out of context and only show us sound bites anyways. Who needs them? I hope their ratings are tanking.”
It’s no secret that conservatives have lost faith in much of the mainstream media, which they view as nothing more than propaganda machines for the Democratic Party. ABC, in particular, has faced backlash for its slanted coverage, with many accusing the network of deliberately distorting the news to fit a left-wing narrative. “That’s what happens when you try to shame Trump and only fact-check him differently than Harris. What did ABC think was gonna happen? These are real patriotic Americans who are watching millions of illegals come into cities and towns,” wrote another social media user, echoing the sentiments of many in the crowd.
The scene at the rally serves as a microcosm of the larger divide between Americans who support Trump’s vision of a strong, free, and secure America, and those who believe the media’s spin on his policies. For many Trump supporters, the media’s relentless focus on attacking Trump while ignoring issues like illegal immigration, crime, and economic instability only further cements their distrust.
One rallygoer summed it up perfectly: “People are fed up with the media, the Democrats, their hate and vitriol, and their non-stop incessant lies.” Another commenter added, “I’m sure ABC will spin this into a violent attack on reporters. But we all know the truth. The media is there to sow discontent and keep people divided. They can go pound sand.”
The frustration didn’t stop with ABC’s rally exit. Trump himself recently blasted the network for its bias during the contentious presidential debate, where he felt ganged up on by not just his political opponents but the so-called “journalists” moderating the event. “It is a totally false story that I am going to sue lightweight anchor David Muir of ABC FAKE NEWS, perhaps the worst and most dishonorable network in broadcasting!” Trump said, adding, “Despite an unfair and unethical 3-on-1, I easily won the recent debate. My sole focus is to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
With each passing rally, the divide between Trump supporters and the mainstream media seems to grow wider. As the 2024 election season heats up, expect to see more displays of frustration from voters who feel that the media has abandoned its duty to inform the public fairly—and more cheers as networks like ABC News are sent packing.
