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While some commentators described these editorial decisions as cowardly, a deeper truth emerges: institutional corruption. The media's failure was not merely out of fear but driven by a corrupt desire to align with powerful political and financial interests. These outlets have fundamentally changed their role—from speaking truth to power to amplifying and legitimizing power. They have reconfigured "truth" to serve their own interests, ensuring their status, influence, and profits are protected.
The mainstream media now functions as an extension of the political elite, fabricating narratives that justify the existing power structure. Such behavior underscores the media's erosion of its social responsibility and journalistic purpose, transforming into a tool for political manipulation.