PBS Reporter: Trump Supporters "Ultimately Believe Him Over Even What We Report And Believe Him Over The Fact"

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PBS Reporter: Trump Supporters "Ultimately Believe Him Over Even What We Report And Believe Him Over The Fact"

^{Published on 2025-01-12 10:00:39 - RealClearPolitics}

Some of Donald Trump's most controversial Cabinet picks will be trying to win over the Senate next week. It comes as Trump threatens allies and friends from Denmark to Panama, giving new meaning to "America First.

The article from RealClearPolitics discusses a segment on PBS where reporter Amna Nawaz and her colleagues analyze the unwavering support for former President Donald Trump among his base, despite factual reporting to the contrary. Nawaz highlights that Trump supporters tend to trust Trump's statements over media reports, even when those reports are fact-based. This phenomenon is attributed to a deep-seated belief in Trump's narrative, which often portrays him as a victim of media bias and political persecution. The discussion points out the challenges journalists face in combating misinformation when public trust in media is low, and how this dynamic affects the political landscape, particularly in the context of the upcoming elections. The segment underscores the difficulty in bridging the gap between factual journalism and the alternative realities constructed by political figures like Trump.

Read the Full RealClearPolitics Article at:
[ https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2025/01/11/pbs_reporter_trump_supporters_ultimately_believe_him_over_even_what_we_report_and_believe_him_over_the_fact.html ]

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