The news cycle is spinning faster than a hamster on a wheel, and the consequences of Donald Trump’s second presidential term are already causing the usual suspects to lose what’s left of their marbles. A recent display of this leftist lunacy comes courtesy of Jim VandeHei, the founder of the Axios media outlet. Only three days into Trump’s second term and VandeHei is already cooking up conspiracy theories that would make even the most outlandish tabloid editors blush.
For anyone keeping score, VandeHei has long been the poster child for Trump Derangement Syndrome, a condition that seems to have some folks flailing wildly at shadows. His past rants have revealed a bitter resentment toward Trump’s return to power, and this latest escapade is no different. After Elon Musk reminded the world of a new media reality where traditional outlets have lost their grip, VandeHei has been spiraling deeper into a fantasy world that reeks of desperation and delusion.
You are the media now https://t.co/wbiYA56d1G
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 16, 2024
In a recent Axios newsletter, VandeHei and co-author Mike Allen embark on an absurd narrative that suggests Trump might run for vice president in 2028 with the intention of declaring himself king. Yes, you read that right—a monarch in America, perpetuated by the very man who once occupied the Oval Office. VandeHei’s reasoning, if it can be called that, hinges on Trump’s ability to be a strong leader and his increasing interest in cryptocurrency, somehow leading him to this completely logical conclusion of seeking a vice presidential bid as a backdoor to absolute power.
The sheer ludicrousness of this theory is astonishing. The article meanders through various topics but lands on the idea that Trump might schematically position himself to serve a throne of his own making. It’s a mental leap that’s akin to arguing that a puppy could grow up to be a lion. The notion is palmed off as plausible, but anyone with half a brain knows it’s the product of a mind gripped by the fear of a resurgent Trump.
VandeHei’s latest article is a perfect case study in how mainstream media is attempting to rationalize their own failures by attributing malicious intent to Trump. While simultaneously ignoring the reality of what the Democratic Party has been doing under Joe Biden—clinging to the tattered shreds of the status quo and ignoring the cognitive decline of their own leadership—a media-driven frenzy is all they have left. VandeHei’s musings are not just conspiracy-laden ramblings; they exhibit a complete failure to grasp the void that’s been left by credible journalism.
As Trump’s second term progresses, it’s likely that the media will continue to unravel further. The combination of TDS-induced ramblings and a lack of real news to report will keep feeding these bizarre narratives. Perhaps it’s time for these media figures to reconsider their approach, or better yet, take a trip to the nearest asylum and see the true impact of their delusions. It’s possible that while they’re there, they might stumble upon a reality check.