The Media's Third-Term Obsession: A Case Study in Manufactured Outrage

Donald Trump, once again, is being accused of plotting the downfall of American democracy—not by actions, but by answers to questions no honest broker would ask. Since reclaiming the presidency in the 2024 election, Trump has faced a steady barrage of media inquiries on whether he plans to pursue a third term. It is, as anyone with a passing familiarity…