Staff Reports
A journalist from The New Yorker tried to play a sneaky game with the race card against former President Donald Trump, but it seems the only thing that ended up backfiring was her credibility. In a misguided attempt to smear Trump over the recent firing of Air Force General CQ Brown Jr., the journalist portrayed the incident as an act of racial discrimination. Instead of scoring points against the former president, this little stunt only served to highlight the media’s desperation and led many Americans to rally even more firmly behind Trump’s policies.
The whole debacle was kicked off when Susan Glasser took to X to proclaim that General Brown was let go strictly because of his race. This claim was meant to paint the picture of an unjustly treated African American leader. However, critics quickly pointed out the glaring contradiction that Glasser conveniently overlooked: it was Trump who appointed Brown as the Air Force chief of staff during his first term. One might think a seasoned journalist would pay attention to such a detail, but it appears that logic sometimes takes a backseat to a good ol’ race-baiting narrative.
This reporter retired after this exchange 😂
That race card bullshit doesn't work anymore pic.twitter.com/bSGbra0Gu2
— Sara Rose 🇺🇸🌹 (@saras76) February 18, 2025
Social media exploded with backlash, as users unleashed their frustrations over Glasser’s race hustling. One pointed out that Trump’s decision had nothing to do with race, arguing that Brown cared more about diversity and inclusion rather than actually safeguarding the country. Similarly, many echoed that the decision to fire Brown had more to do with his performance rather than the melanin content of his skin. In fact, the circumstances of Brown’s dismissal paralleled that of General Milley’s firing, further solidifying claims that the dismissal of generals had far deeper roots than mere racial considerations.
Others were quick to remind Glasser that if her goal was to accuse Trump of racism, she failed miserably when up against the facts. Trump’s history of appointing individuals based on merit, regardless of race, makes her claims appear not only flimsy but downright ridiculous. Several social media commentators suggested it was time for journalists like Glasser to stop chasing ghosts and actually check their facts before trying to spin another sensationalist story.
In the end, this attempted smear act served not only to reinforce Trump’s image among his supporters but also showcased the media’s ever-widening gap from reality. Rather than dismantling Trump’s credibility, this racially charged attack on him has reaffirmed his supporters’ distrust of the mainstream media and their narratives. The media’s fixation on spinning stories around race has worn thin, and in this case, it’s turned into a comedic farce rather than an effective critique.
