Former President Donald Trump recently lashed out at the New York Post, a newspaper that used to be in his corner but is now on his bad side.
As reported by Mediaite on November 1, 2023, in a quick video shared on social media, Trump expressed his frustration with the newspaper. He believes that their readership has plummeted due to a shift towards left-leaning views or so-called RINOs (Republicans In Name Only).
Ever since the New York Post turned against me, and they definitely did, their readership has dropped like a rock, Trump declared.
He accused the newspaper of treating him unfairly after years of positive coverage, blaming this change on what he perceives as a radical left influence or RINOs at the paper.
Positioning himself as the leading Republican candidate for 2024, Trump said, The New York Post used to be great, but not anymore. We need to make it great again before it’s too late, because honestly, if they don’t change, the New York Post might not survive, and that would be unfortunate.
The New York Post, owned by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp, has been covering Trump’s legal challenges prominently. They’ve run headlines like Mar-a-Lago Valued at $27M, Contrary to Trump Org.’s Claim of $517M: Trial Evidence and Trump’s Fraud Trial Updates: ‘Defeated’ Former President Calls for Case to End After Leaving Courtroom.
These reports clearly angered Trump, who sees a decline in the newspaper’s quality and its shift away from supporting him.
Despite the criticism, the New York Post remains firmly conservative, as shown by opinion columnist Miranda Devine’s coverage of President Joe Biden. Her recent headline, Unraveling a Biden Family ‘Cover-Up’ Orchestrated by Our FBI and DOJ, underscores the paper’s commitment to conservative perspectives.
Trump’s threat to the New York Post’s survival if it doesn’t change its editorial stance raises questions about the relationship between media and politics.
As media outlets navigate the challenge of covering influential figures, this incident highlights the delicate balance newspapers must strike to maintain their journalistic integrity while satisfying their audience.
It also underscores the shifting dynamics within the Republican Party, with Trump’s critique indicating internal tensions that could affect media outlets aligned with the GOP.
As the 2024 election nears, these divisions may play a significant role in shaping political stories and alliances. In a media landscape already grappling with questions of bias and accuracy, Trump’s criticism of the New York Post adds another layer to the complex relationship between politicians and the outlets that cover them.
The outcome of this clash may not only impact the New York Post’s future but also serve as a small-scale example of the broader challenges facing journalism in an era of heightened political polarization.
