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Trump: Probe Media for 'Country-Threatening Treason'
NewsMax ^ | Monday, 25 September 2023 | Eric Mack

Posted on 09/25/2023 12:36:55 PM PDT by SoConPubbie

Former President Donald Trump called for a thorough review of media bias in America, prompting a rebuttal from the White House.

"They are almost all dishonest and corrupt, but Comcast, with its one-side and vicious coverage by NBC NEWS, and in particular MSNBC, often and correctly referred to as MSDNC (Democrat National Committee!), should be investigated for its 'Country Threatening Treason,'" Trump wrote on Truth Social on Sunday.

"Their endless coverage of the now fully debunked SCAM known as Russia, Russia, Russia, and much else, is one big Campaign Contribution to the Radical Left Democrat Party."

Trump added a vow to investigate the some mainstream media's ties to the Democratic Party for potential "corruption" if he is elected president.

"I say up front, openly, and proudly, that when I WIN the Presidency of the United States, they and others of the LameStream Media will be thoroughly scrutinized for their knowingly dishonest and corrupt coverage of people, things, and events," Trump wrote.

"Why should NBC, or any other of the corrupt & dishonest media companies, be entitled to use the very valuable Airwaves of the USA, FREE? They are a true threat to Democracy and are, in fact, the enemy of the people!" he ended in all caps.

He added, "The Fake News Media should pay a big price for what they have done to our once great Country!"

Trump's statements got the attention of President Joe Biden's White House.

"President Biden swore an oath to uphold our Constitution and protect American Democracy," White House senior communications adviser Andrew Bates wrote to Mediaite in a statement. "Freedom of the press is a fundamental Constitutional right.

"To abuse presidential power and violate the Constitutional rights of reporters would be an outrageous attack on our democracy and the rule of law. Presidents must always

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: msdnc; trump

1 posted on 09/25/2023 12:36:55 PM PDT by SoConPubbie
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To: SoConPubbie

“They are almost all dishonest and corrupt”

***************

Absolutely true.

The media and government are so aligned they are almost indistinguishable.


2 posted on 09/25/2023 12:40:37 PM PDT by Starboard
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To: Starboard

What do I think about Donald Trump?

Well, I think he’s God’s man for the hour. He stands against the Satanic Left like no other. He loves America and has given his all to defended her and rescue her.

God bless him.

But does Trump really know what makes America great? I don’t think so. He seems to think the answer is using unconstitutional government “the right way” (ie doing the wrong thing the right way). But as Reagan repeated often, “[Unconstitutional] government isn’t the solution, it is the problem.”

Trump (and America in general) seem lost on the idea that the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution CREATES AND DEFINES the United States of America as a Free Constitutional Republic. (Even Trump talks about America in terms of “democracy” which it is not.)

So Trump is here to wage war on those who hate America and to make America strong again. But when he’s done, then what? He’s “saving” America by using the $3+ trillion 80%+ unconstitutional portion of the federal government. But what makes America strong and great? Unconstitutional government????

NO!!!

What makes America strong and wealthy is CONSTITUTIONAL FREEDOM FROM GOVERNMENT!!!!

America in the 1800’s was one of the freest societies ever in history. Government spending was a mere 5% or so of the GDP. Nobody thought about the feds. Everyone was too busy living their lives as they saw fit. And what emerged from the 1800’s and into the 1900’s was the feest, stongs, and wealthiest nation in the world. Because of government???? No!!! Because of CONSTITUTIONAL FREEDOM FROM GOVERNMENT!!!!


3 posted on 09/25/2023 12:42:00 PM PDT by Jim W N (MAGA by restoring the Gospel of the Grace of Christ (Jude 3) and our Free Constitutional Republic!)
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To: SoConPubbie

This is why Trump is going up in the polls, and why the democrats desperately want to silence him.


4 posted on 09/25/2023 12:42:32 PM PDT by I want the USA back (Democracy dies when you take away from those who work and give to those who won't. Khrushchev.)
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To: SoConPubbie

What should we call it when media entities in the USA receive monies from foreign enemy countries in exchange for publishing disinformation that has a materially deleterious effect on domestic tranquility and the common good within our borders? First Amendment rights?!! I don’t think so. Domestic enemy Number One is more like it.


5 posted on 09/25/2023 12:52:46 PM PDT by Fester Chugabrew (Seriously.)
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To: SoConPubbie

The only guarantee that the Republic can ensure open and honest discussion and fair un-biased reporting, would be re-regulation of the broadcast industry. When media consolidation started taking place (ushered in by the Clinton administration) - small newspapers, television and radio stations were scooped up by larger companies, enabling one company to own multiple properties in one market and gain control over all the markets. I was in radio for many years and deregulation was the beginning of the end. When you have some suit a thousand miles away telling you what and what not to report - and what to lead with -HOUSTON WE HAVE A PROBLEM. Remembering the AM/FM I worked for during this time: A direct competitor joined us in the building. LOL. We were told not to worry. Shortly after that - staff was “consolidated” and not long after that Clear Channel developed voicetracking technology so nobody actually needs to be at the station. FCC law had required a live body in the station at all times and on-air and engineering were required to have their FCC licenses prior to deregulation. Now nobody is around to answer the phone, nobody to report an emergency situation etc... Some called it progress. We now see the direct result of the “progress” and it’s killing the country. We have so many problems to tackle but media takes the cake, owned by Gigantic companies who also own other big industries - a huge conflict of interest. SMH. DON’T even get me started on all the unions taking one side. It is disgraceful and there should be laws on the books to disallow unions from donating to political parties or candidates! Unions should be only stewarding the dues for their members and ensuring working conditions and wages are in line. After all, wasn’t that the point of a union?


6 posted on 09/25/2023 12:57:28 PM PDT by nagdt ("It's not a democracy, it's a Republic")
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To: SoConPubbie

“Biden swore an oath to...protect American Democracy”

Funny, I don’t recall that in his oath of office.


7 posted on 09/25/2023 1:01:08 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (“Occupy your mind with good thoughts or your enemy will fill them with bad ones.” ~ Thomas More)
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To: Jim W N
He stands against the Satanic Left like no other.

Sadly incorrect. He mocks the rules of the Bible, which call for humbleness, marital fidelity, always being truthful, and avoiding materialism and gluttony. He even boasted that he could murder someone on 5th Avenue in broad daylight and not lose any supporters. Based on his personal behavior, and comments, he's unfortunately an anathema to the scripture, probably more than any other politician I can think of. I mean, who else is a longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein, has gaudy gold faucets in his sinks, and wraps themselves in a gay pride flag onstage? Anyone? Even Bill Clinton hasn't draped himself in a rainbow flag that I've seen.

8 posted on 09/25/2023 1:11:08 PM PDT by Golden Eagle (Jesus 2024)
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To: Jim W N
He’s “saving” America by using the $3+ trillion 80%+ unconstitutional portion of the federal government. But what makes America strong and great? Unconstitutional government????

You're dead on here. Trump isn't a conservative, who believes in smaller government. He's a nationalist, first, which can believe in incredibly strong government. Putin and Kim Jung Un are nationalists, too. They want a strong government that they control, for whatever purpose they personally want. This is why Trump admires them so much.

9 posted on 09/25/2023 1:15:17 PM PDT by Golden Eagle (Jesus 2024)
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To: Golden Eagle

Trump as a nationalist tyrant is as believable as your Steele Dossier, Golden Showers Beagle


10 posted on 09/25/2023 1:21:35 PM PDT by delchiante
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To: SoConPubbie

President Trump is spot on.


11 posted on 09/25/2023 1:35:02 PM PDT by Parley Baer (GO )
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Arthur Wildfire! March; Berosus; Bockscar; BraveMan; cardinal4; ...

12 posted on 09/25/2023 1:37:08 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (Putin should skip ahead to where he kills himself in the bunker.)
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To: Jim W N

Calm down.

It’s called campaign rhetoric.


13 posted on 09/25/2023 1:45:58 PM PDT by Fledermaus (It's time to get rid of the Three McStooges; Mitch, Kevin and Ronna!)
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To: SoConPubbie

The MSM is the Goebbels propaganda division of the DNC.


14 posted on 09/25/2023 1:49:14 PM PDT by Pajamajan (Pray for our nation. Never be slave in a new Socialist America )
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To: SoConPubbie

the fourth estate has become a fifth column...


15 posted on 09/25/2023 1:50:11 PM PDT by Chode (there is no fall back position, there's no rally point, there is no LZ... we're on our own. #FJB)
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To: SoConPubbie

POTUS is getting serious as we are! He has always known my thoughts and basic opinions, anyway. Absolutely the media, Hollywood, the cable and nets have destroyed the culture and society at least since the 60’s.

We recovered, at great loss of death from WW II, then Korea, then Vietnam, then Iraq every couple of decades, taking our men!

Now, it’s exposed as a deep state assault, called Treason. I guess Nazis and communists landed and stayed to take Academia and every institution, for Big Money in government, entertainment and the CIA brain trust have gone too far.

Only Trump shows the bearing to fight for our lives in today’s paradigm. The world is sick of our war machine. MAGA!


16 posted on 09/25/2023 1:56:01 PM PDT by RitaOK (Viva Christo Rey. For Greater Glory.;)
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To: Golden Eagle
Sadly incorrect. He mocks the rules of the Bible, which call for humbleness, marital fidelity, always being truthful, and avoiding materialism and gluttony. He even boasted that he could murder someone on 5th Avenue in broad daylight and not lose any supporters. Based on his personal behavior, and comments, he's unfortunately an anathema to the scripture, probably more than any other politician I can think of. I mean, who else is a longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein, has gaudy gold faucets in his sinks, and wraps themselves in a gay pride flag onstage? Anyone? Even Bill Clinton hasn't draped himself in a rainbow flag that I've seen.

Hypocritical coming from you since you so routinely dishonestly twist his record.
17 posted on 09/25/2023 3:19:48 PM PDT by SoConPubbie (Trump has all the right enemies, DeSantis has all the wrong friends.)
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To: Golden Eagle

“the Bible, which call for humbleness, marital fidelity, always being truthful, and avoiding materialism and gluttony.”

The only time a leader ever perfectly fulfilled the biblical standards they crucified Him.

We’re always voting for the lesser evil until Christ comes back.

Trump is the only elected official in my lifetime who has really made BIG accomplishments in areas I care about. Roe v Wade is undone. The border wall is nearly complete. He’s held the line against almost every leftist goal.

Trump is a flawed leader, but he won’t try to use the power of the government to destroy us and take away our liberties like Biden and every other leftist president will.


18 posted on 09/25/2023 5:55:49 PM PDT by unlearner (RIP America. July 4, 1776 - December 13, 2022 . )
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To: Golden Eagle

You are so stupid I doubt you even know you’re alive.


19 posted on 09/25/2023 7:37:38 PM PDT by ohioman
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To: SoConPubbie

“President Biden swore an oath to uphold our Constitution and protect American Democracy,” White House senior communications adviser Andrew Bates wrote to Mediaite in a statement. “Freedom of the press is a fundamental Constitutional right”.....The things that Pres. Biden did right after his inauguration would seem to contradict his oath of office & the things that Pres. Trump did while in office would seem to show that he upheld HIS oath. Freedom of the press seems to mean that it will always play it’s favorites.


20 posted on 09/26/2023 5:27:28 AM PDT by oldtech
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