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Trump's actions have not been without controversy; they have been characterized by various media outlets as acts of retribution or revenge against those he perceives as impediments to his presidency. The framing of these moves suggests an environment filled with chaos and confusion, particularly within a federal bureaucracy that, in principle, is designed to remain nonpolitical. Critics argue that Trump's aggressive purging of officials signals a troubling departure from this expectation.
Acknowledging the media's role in this narrative, Trump and his supporters argue that mainstream outlets have traditionally held a left-of-center bias, thus painting his actions as a necessary correction to what he defines as a deeply entrenched "deep state."