Catherine Herridge, a seasoned investigative journalist, recently pulled back the curtain on her tumultuous experience with CBS News, which fired her for refusing to abandon her sources in pursuit of the truth regarding Hunter Biden’s laptop. The revelation comes as no surprise to those who have long suspected that mainstream media has its own agenda, especially when it involves high-profile political figures and their shady dealings.
Fired CBS reporter Catherine Herridge reveals how network killed Hunter Biden story: ‘I felt sick’ https://t.co/aU8R60uqHm pic.twitter.com/5c8Cb3qDWa
— New York Post (@nypost) November 4, 2024
During a critical time in October 2020, when the nation was gearing up for a pivotal election, Herridge approached CBS executives with hard-hitting evidence that the infamous laptop contained juicy details—including a million-dollar retainer from a Chinese energy company. One would think that such explosive information would cause ripples through the newsroom. Instead, it seems Herridge was met with the corporate muzzle typical of outlets more interested in covering for the left than broadcasting inconvenient truths. Instead of embracing journalism at its finest, CBS opted to air a segment with “60 Minutes” anchor Lesley Stahl, who infamously declared the laptop’s contents couldn’t be verified, essentially shooting down any hopes of accountability and transparency.
Former President Trump certainly wasn’t one to let CBS off the hook for its journalistic malpractice, pointing to the network’s refusal to retract a misleading narrative perpetuated by a letter from 51 so-called intelligence officials. This letter, fully discredited, claimed the laptop bore the hallmarks of a Russian disinformation campaign. With the midterm elections looming, Trump decisively refused to participate in a primetime “60 Minutes” interview, highlighting the network’s blatant attempt to misinform the public about Hunter Biden’s questionable activities.
It wasn’t until well after the midterm elections in November 2022 that CBS finally aired a forensic review confirming that the laptop belonged to Hunter Biden and had not been tampered with. Herridge found this delay baffling and infuriating, as it indicated that CBS was more concerned about political optics than journalistic integrity. Her frustrations are a stark reminder of the lengths to which media outlets will go to shape narratives and maintain a facade.
In a recent video report, Herridge elaborated on the difficulties she faced in getting the story out, revealing that her commitment to vetting the data was so strong that she obtained a clean copy from the FBI. However, it appears the network would rather sweep stories involving Hunter Biden under the rug, especially those detailing his use of slurs and his potential ties to his father’s political machinations. Despite the rich content available for exploration, CBS’s editorial board seemed uninterested in pursuing vital narratives that the American public deserves to hear.
The entire situation serves as a significant lesson: for conservative Americans, the mainstream media isn’t just an information source – it’s often a biased gatekeeper, curating news that pleases their ideological bent while omitting stories that might tarnish the reputations of political figures on their side of the aisle. Herridge’s experiences are proof that the fight for truth in journalism is far from over, and it’s the American public that will pay the price for this neglect.