That is so simple even a real snook as opposed to an ex-snook should be able to figure it out. Your reference to Ike is quite revealing. You fain ignorance while revealing detailed knowledge of the situation.
Ed Murrow of CBS was the first media hero. He lead the charge against McCarthy. He was the first to oppose McCarthy and lead the pack journalism that did Joe in. It was what made EDWARD R. MURROW the hero of the left. The media had been pretty right wing before. But when Ed came out of the closet, he did so just in time to attack Joe and win. Ed Murrow with the support of CBS owner Paley did it all with his little mic and big camera. Murrow loved the left and Paley wanted to make the point that print media no longer controlled public opinion. Paley wanted the political world to know that TV had public opinion in its back pocket. Prior to this time Politicians wold make TV and Radio reporters wait while they sucked up to the print media. After McCArthy fell, the print reporters had to ride in the back of the bus... TV was the new king of influence.
Eisenhower stayed neutral in typical Eisenhower manner until he could no longer stay neutral. Ike had made a McCarthy cohort his vice President. But when public opinion went against McCarthy so did Ike.
An ex-snook as opposed to a current snook should know that this is a Nation of the people, by the people, and for the people. When public opinion turned on McCarthy, Ike first ignored the situation. When that could not be continued, Ike came out against McCarthy in a Boston speech.
In our nation elected officials are PUBLIC SERVANTS. They are not elected Rulers.
Appreciate the recap of the media players. But I don't think they are the 'masters' just the voices. I was surprised at Eisenhower joining the Washington left-wing 'masters' who were protecting Communists.
I guess getting Eisenhower shows the depth and power of their influence. But based on the media reaction to her book, the 'masters' are still at it.