Isn’t it just fascinating how a series of news cycles can modestly tilt the narrative in favor of whoever they decide deserves their delicate hand-holding? Hunter Biden’s trial is no exception as we see yet another episode of this biased reporting unravel. This Tuesday marked another round of sympathetic treatment for the First Son’s trial. Through three news cycles, the coverage amounted to a total of 23 minutes and 30 seconds, a staggering contrast to the 49 minutes and 47 seconds we had to endure during the Trump trial at the same juncture.
ABC’s Good Morning America has proclaimed itself the champion of compassionate reportage on this issue. Led by Terry Moran, senior national correspondent, the narrative continually painted a picture of Hunter Biden as the victim. According to Moran, the prosecutors have called this a simple case that’s moving swiftly – an arguable mischaracterization to anyone aware of the three felony gun charges Hunter faces. This sympathy abruptly disregards the severity of these allegations, stemming from Hunter’s past conduct in 2018.
Moreover, it seems our friends at ABC do not shy away from trying to create sympathy for Hunter in the jury’s minds. Mr. Moran eagerly pointed out that the seated jury includes people who have had family members suffer from drug addiction, violent crimes and gun-related incidents. Bryan Buckmire, a legal analyst with ABC, went as far as to state that a juror with such a background could be sympathetic to Hunter Biden’s situation. This inclination shows a clear disregard for a fair and unbiased ruling.
In an equally sugar-coated narrative, our peers at NBC’s Today show highlighted the supportive presence of the First Family for Hunter, especially the First Lady making a surprise court appearance on her birthday. Their correspondent, Ryan Nobles, put a surprising amount of emphasis on the visible support of Hunter’s family, stating that his famous family is rushing to his defense. Again, the intention seems more about painting a rosy picture than focusing on the actual trial.
In conclusion, it’s disheartening to watch how our media giants decide to handle news coverage when it comes to something as serious as a federal trial. They’ve done their best to safeguard and shield the involved parties instead of focusing objectively on the potentially illicit conduct that brought us to this point. The obvious push to gain sympathy for Hunter Biden, while subtle, is a stark reminder of the prevalent bias in our media scaffolding. Going forward, one can only hope for a more realistic approach and an objective vision in reporting from our news carriers.
