“Mainstream Media Shows Its Bias Again: Colbert and Booker on Trump, Supreme Court,” is the latest episode of cringe-worthy politicized chat. Stephen Colbert got cosy with New Jersey Senator, Cory Booker, at The Late Show, using the platform to paint former President Trump’s guilty verdict as indisputable. This dangerous trend of media bias threatens free speech, democratic values, and America as we know it.
In this carefree yapping session, Colbert asks about the Trump verdict, “What about the accusation that this is not actually — so there’s no crime here?” To which, Booker conveniently forgets to question the partiality of the jury, “So, you have a jury that was selected by the prosecutors and the defense.” Colbert cheekily refuels this fixated narrative, suggesting the jury was biased.
After the Trump bashing session, they decide to get melodramatic about the Supreme Court. Colbert strangely speculates the Court overturning Brown v. Board of Education and descends into conspiracy-theory territory, questioning the legitimacy of the justices because they were confirmed by senators from less-populated states like Wyoming and the Dakotas.
Booker, instead of dismissing this ridiculous suggestion, takes a dramatic stance. He puts on a facade of astonishment at the possibility of Supreme Court justices refusing to answer hypothetical questions. It’s easily forgotten that this precedent was set by none other than liberal icon Ruth Bader Ginsberg, during her interrogation by none other than our current President.
Finally, the duo coordinate to delegitimize our judicial system, the United States Senate, and the state-level democratic process all at once. Colbert suggests the Senate is “killing this country” because it doesn’t perfectly mirror the national popular vote. His point – two senators from Wyoming shouldn’t have the same power as two senators from California or New York. Too bad, that’s how our Founding Fathers intended it.
Booker adds to this outright disrespect for the Constitution by saying, “The majority of our Supreme Court right now was put in place by a president who didn’t win the majority vote.” He subtly undermines our democratic process, suggesting we amend the Constitution to “fix” this perceived problem.
Once again, liberal media is distorting truth and spreading fear to push their agenda. Freedom of speech and fair judgment are America’s pillars, designed to allow the people to see through this blatant misuse of power and influence. What we need to do is question, investigate, and reveal the truth, not banter unproven theories or unfairly cast doubt on our institutions. You’d think news anchors and senators could engage in better conversations.
