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Smith articulated the challenges journalists face, especially when dealing with cancel culture and the high-stakes world of political reporting where dissent can lead to severe backlash. He reminisced about how the media's handling of Biden’s fitness for presidency mirrored the cycling community’s enabling of Armstrong, who used performance-enhancing drugs while vehemently denying wrongdoing.
The Consequences of Suppression and Distraction
What followed was a discourse on the implications of media manipulation during politically charged times. Smith argued that suppressing critical facts manifests in wider electoral consequences, primarily by fostering a lack of trust and encouraging distrustful rhetoric among political opponents.