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This perception catalyzed a phenomenon where the media increasingly viewed Trump as a danger to the American system, leading to a perception that their role was to oppose him fiercely. Many journalists felt it was their duty to "put out the fire" by actively working against Trump, which, in the respondent’s view, resulted in bias and unprofessional conduct. Instead of objective reporting, many media outlets engaged in a form of activism, which in some cases undermined their credibility.