For a politician, harsh criticism and media scrutiny are simply part of the job description. But not all that criticism is warranted. The most recent example of a baseless media attack on an elected official comes after Sen. Rand Paul, a Kentucky Republican, took a stand against the push to ban TikTok. Paul recently broke with many members of his party to oppose legislation banning the social media app, citing free speech concerns. “If you don’t like TikTok or Facebook or YouTube, don’t use them,” Paul said. “But don’t think any interpretation of the Constitution gives you the right to...