From grade school into our adult lives, we’re spoon-fed the idea that the freedom of the press in America is what keeps our country strong and our government (somewhat) honest. The “fourth estate” serves the powerless, not the powerful. This notion was a force of nature -a fact so interwoven into the fabric of our ideals that it could never be torn out- until the 45th edition of our presidency took hold of the White House nearly three years ago.
This semester, we’ve discussed what filter bubbles are, who creates them, and how they shape public opinion. But what filter bubbles are not is state media. At its inception, the purpose of Fox News was, while undoubtedly for manipulation, not intended for the state. Under the current administration, however, that is exactly what it has become. Sure, the president directs a critical tweet every so often at a network anchor, but the truth remains. Fox News has become virtually inseparable from the narratives and goals set forth by the Trump Presidency and will likely do so until his term, either in a year or five, is up. Click the link to read more on how Fox and Trump have become unrecognizable from each other.
LIS 4022 Spring 2020 