The same thing happened under Bush who has an R after his name.The MSM has a hierarchy of values:
1. Islamic Jihadists and Israel-haters are always right.
2. Mexican nationals always have priority over US nationals and US law.
3. Conservatives are always wrong.
4. In any argument between a Democrat and a Republican, the Democrat is always right.
5. A Republican can be right, as long as he supports Jihad, Mexicans or Democrats.
That's why the press allowed Bush and Sutton to conduct their dirty little war against Border Guards unhindered, even though they are "Republicans". It fit right in with their values. Bush was a "Republican supporting Mexican nationals over the interests of the United States". Why would they attack him for that?