Staff Reports
A recent interview with President Donald Trump has set off alarm bells in the establishment media, showcasing their knack for spinning narratives out of thin air. During an appearance on Fox News with Bret Baier, Trump was casually asked about the possibility of endorsing Vice President J.D. Vance for the 2028 presidential election. Instead of outright endorsing Vance or outright dismissing him, Trump opted for a classic “it’s too early” response. This, of course, was immediately transformed by Trump’s critics into a claim that he had “refused” to endorse his own vice president.
In an age where context seems to go out the window faster than a liberal’s budget proposal, the mainstream media had a field day with this interaction. Responding to a question about Vance being a successor, Trump said he couldn’t make any promises since it was simply premature to discuss the 2028 election, a statement that any sane person could interpret as a simple acknowledgment of the current political climate. Yet that didn’t stop some media outlets from posting misleading headlines like “TRUMP ASKED IF HE SEES JD VANCE AS SUCCESSOR: NO,” painting the scenario as if Trump slammed the door in Vance’s face. Apparently, nuance is a luxury they can’t afford.
Trump didn’t just leave it at “no.” He complimented Vance’s capabilities and expressed satisfaction with his performance so far, saying, “he’s very capable” and “I think you have a lot of very capable people.” But who needs facts when you have an agenda? The establishment’s favorite pastime seems to be cherry-picking snippets of the conversation that fit their narrative while ignoring the more substantial parts of Trump’s remarks. Such behavior is about as classy as a catfight in a Walmart.
Fact Check: Did Trump Really Say Vance Wouldn't Be His Successor? Absolutely Not: Reporting on the comment from Trump has been dishonest in some places. https://t.co/LEmVKDm1ut pic.twitter.com/ROTcWQC7hU
— The Western Journal (@WestJournalism) February 11, 2025
The baffling interpretations continued to roll in from the left. One particularly ambitious pundit claimed that Trump’s comment about it being “too early” indicated he was planning to cling to the presidency in 2028. The leap in logic required to make this assertion begs the question: what kind of mental gymnastics does one have to perform to get from “it’s too early” to “I’m not leaving”? It’s like saying a child saying they don’t want to do their homework means they plan to become a professional video gamer. Simply outrageous.
This entire episode reveals the unrelenting animosity Trump’s critics harbor towards him and the truths he represents. Instead of engaging in honest debate, they prefer to rewrite statements to suit their narratives. The future of journalism may depend on a whole new set of principles that emphasize honesty and integrity, though this seems an unlikely dawn. It is abundantly clear that anyone who disagrees with Trump is stuck on the hamster wheel of outrage, going round and round but getting nowhere. All this drama and for what? To dodge the real issues that matter to ordinary Americans.
