adminCBS News correspondent Scott Pelley used a college graduation speech to blast former President Donald Trump, claiming journalism and free speech are “under siege.” Pelley told Wake Forest University graduates that Trump’s lawsuits against media outlets are baseless attacks meant to silence truth. He warned of a “creeping fear” spreading through America where people are afraid to speak their minds. The liberal journalist framed conservative policies as threats to democracy, dismissing concerns about biased reporting.
Fox News panelists fired back, calling Pelley’s remarks a desperate attempt to smear Trump ahead of the 2024 election. They argued Pelley represents the mainstream media’s long-standing hostility toward conservative values. The “Outnumbered” hosts highlighted how left-wing outlets routinely censor Republican viewpoints while pretending to champion free speech. This hypocrisy exposes the media’s role as activists, not journalists.
The clash comes as Democrats face growing internal divisions over immigration and woke policies. Podcaster Michael Knowles notes the party’s far-left wing keeps pushing radical ideas that alienate working-class voters. Ordinary Americans see through Pelley’s fearmongering about “attacks on democracy.” They recognize it as code for opposing commonsense reforms that protect free elections.
Conservatives understand real threats to freedom come from authoritarian leftist policies, not Trump. When Pelley complains about diversity being “labeled unlawful,” he ignores how progressive activists weaponize these concepts to punish dissent. Parents don’t want critical race theory taught to their kids. Small businesses reject equity mandates that force hiring quotas.
The media’s obsession with Trump shows their desperation to distract from Biden’s failures. Inflation remains high, the border is wide open, and crime plagues cities. Pelley’s speech is just another attempt to paint conservatives as villains instead of addressing these crises. True patriots want solutions, not more partisan theater.
Free speech isn’t under attack from lawsuits—it’s under attack from Big Tech censorship and cancel culture. Twitter locked conservative accounts for questioning vaccine mandates. Schools fire teachers who oppose gender ideology. Pelley’s silence on these issues proves where his loyalties lie.
Americans see the double standard. The left attacks Elon Musk for buying Twitter to restore free expression, while cheering when Trump gets banned from platforms. They call January 6 protesters “insurrectionists” but ignore Antifa burning cities. Pelley’s speech is more gaslighting from elites who hate MAGA values.
This moment calls for unapologetic conservative leadership. Patriots must reject Pelley’s fear tactics and defend the rule of law. The media will keep lying about Trump because they fear his return to power. Real Americans know freedom thrives when we put America first, not woke agendas. The silent majority is done being silent.
