Here is the crux of the issue.
Donald Trump exposed them in a yuuuuge way.
They hate exposure.
They are trying to punish Donald Trump for exposing their lies.
I remember that right after 9/11, the media was discouraging their reporters from writing about Muslim celebrations, among other things (like bodies splatting on the ground).
I think the reason this reporter got away with writing an article saying they were celebrating.... is because he was a cripple and they would run into trouble trying to fire him.