The White House rapid response account, @RapidResponse47, posted a video on Friday emphasizing the theme 'making our country strong,' using a clip from ABC News that has resurfaced to show how the media's election predictions have failed in the past.
The video, which runs just over a minute, features ABC's Jonathan Karl discussing a poll from a previous election cycle that showed then-candidate Hillary Clinton with a significant lead over Donald Trump. Karl reported that Clinton had a 20-point lead among women voters, calling it 'a high water mark for her 55 to 35.' He also noted that Trump was losing ground among white voters, a demographic where he was expected to show strength.
'Keep in mind he is losing dramatically, not surprisingly among non-white voters,' Karl said in the clip. 'Hillary Clinton has a 58 point lead among non-whites. But look at his support among whites. He only has a lead within the margin of error, 47, 43 among whites.'
Media Narratives Proven Wrong
The White House video appears to use this old clip to highlight how media narratives can be misleading, especially in light of President Trump's eventual victory in that election. The contrast between the media's dire predictions and the actual outcome shows that the American people ultimately decide elections, not pundits.
The video is part of a broader effort by the White House to contrast the administration's accomplishments with what they describe as a biased media landscape. By resurfacing this clip, the rapid response team aims to remind viewers that the same media outlets that once predicted a 'blowout' for Clinton are now covering a Trump presidency focused on making the country strong.
America First Agenda
The theme 'making our country strong' aligns with President Trump's America First agenda, which has focused on rebuilding the military, securing the border, and renegotiating trade deals to benefit American workers. The video, by highlighting past media failures, reinforces the message that the president is delivering results despite opposition from the press.
For conservatives and Trump supporters, the post validates that their concerns about media bias are well-founded. It also energizes the base by reminding them of the 2016 victory that defied all expectations.
