Media’s biggest mistakes in 2024: Biden, Trump coverage
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As 2024 draws to a close, the media landscape has been marked by several noteworthy blunders and misrepresentations. A comprehensive compilation by Grabien News highlights ten significant media mishaps throughout the year.
The list begins with the media’s controversial coverage of videos showing President Biden appearing disoriented, which they dismissively labeled as “cheapfakes.” Following this was CNN’s repeated mischaracterization of America’s governmental system, incorrectly referring to it as a democracy rather than acknowledging its status as a representative republic.
So the Democrats leaked that Beyoncé would be performing at the DNC…
They needed ratings and for people to stick around to hear Kamala speak.
Like everything else she’s been saying, it was A LIE to try and increase numbers.
Is that not the most pathetic thing y’all have… pic.twitter.com/RhTkbZcsVE
— SaltyGoat (@SaltyGoat17) August 23, 2024
Another notable error involved the premature announcement of Beyoncé’s performance at the Democratic National Convention, which never materialized. The media also faced criticism for their inaccurate reporting on Trump’s involvement with Project 2025.
The year saw questionable coverage regarding X’s platform content following Elon Musk’s acquisition, with media outlets presenting disputed statistics about misinformation. Their political analysis also raised eyebrows when they portrayed Tim Walz as an ideal vice presidential candidate while harshly criticizing JD Vance.
Apparently people were misled to believe that Beyoncé was actually performing yesterday at the rally instead of just coming out to lecture people on who to vote for. And some people were not very happy. pic.twitter.com/pXMhNsPJ5c
— Insurrection Barbie (@DefiyantlyFree) October 26, 2024
Further controversies emerged when various outlets made dramatic predictions about the potential consequences of a Trump victory in 2024. They also maintained that President Biden would not pardon his son Hunter, citing his character and respect for legal processes.
The media’s credibility was further questioned when evidence surfaced of edited interviews featuring Vice President Kamala Harris. Perhaps most notably, they consistently dismissed concerns about President Biden’s cognitive abilities, insisting on his mental acuity despite public speculation.
These incidents collectively represent significant challenges to media credibility and highlight the importance of accurate reporting in maintaining public trust.
