Reliable and independent news sources are threatened by alliances of oligarchs and authoritarians, as billionaires use their wealth to enhance political power.
Mainstream media avoids labeling the wealthy elite as oligarchs, which allows powerful individuals to influence politics without critical scrutiny from the press.
During the campaign, legacy mainstream media normalized Trump’s bizarre behavior, contrasting sharply with its reporting on Biden, thereby distorting public perception of both candidates.
As ruling elites tighten control over government and media, the fundamental principles of liberalism, including the rule of law, are increasingly jeopardized.
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