The concept of the cable news channels CNN and MSNBC being beholden to the Democratic party is not something that can even be debated any longer. Throughout the 2024 election cycle, both outlets made their preference known, and in the days following the Donald Trump victory, they were adrift in their messaging, grappling with the reality that their efforts were spurned by voters. The days after the inauguration have become the expected perpetual gripe-fest from both news sources, even as their narratives defied polling showing the public’s preference for Trump policies.
While there is some surprise in this outcome, it is not from the standpoint of introducing their bias. That has long been known. However, despite the repudiation of their positions at the ballot box and the demonstrable reality of their ratings cratering since early November 2024, both sources not only are continuing with the same failed scripts, they are ramping up this failed process. Over the past month, both CNN and MSNBC have hit the throttle on these narratives–despite mounting evidence that the public does not want what they are selling.
On our last “Lie-Able Sources” podcast, I brought up the tendency of CNN to lapse into claims during its coverage of Trump, that the nation is witnessing a Constitutional crisis. Well, now it can be measured, and the sycophant nature of the messaging becomes clear. During just Monday and Tuesday of this week alone, CNN and MSNBC combined to bring up that very phrase 125 times; the total since the move to dissolve USAID and transfer its operations into the State Department is well above 200 mentions.
The timing and the sheer amount of content in a brief time period exposes the coordination, but there is an even more blatant example of both networks doing the bidding of the Dems. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has been desperately trying to saddle Donald Trump with responsibility for inflationary pricing, a move that is as idiotic as it is desperate. For four years, Democrats have done nothing but downplay the effects of inflation, but now Trump is to be seen as culpable while in office for less than a month. Yet as insipid as this effort has been, the news experts are playing right along.
Both CNN and MSNBC have been covering this pet issue for the Democrats – including on egg prices. While this has been an ongoing issue – again, for years – there has been a notable surge in egg prices and widespread shortages. The cause: An expansion of the avian flu, leading to mass culling of flocks. This problem has been experienced worldwide, and found in wild birds and affecting poultry stocks in this country since 2022. There is really no act on the presidential level that can curtail such an issue, outside of aiding and funding USDA efforts to stem the problem.
Yet, there is the dutiful press, refusing to provide reporting and fact-based context, and instead pushing this latest, Democrat-provided talking point. The stark reality is seen in the before/after levels of excitement in media coverage of the issue.
In the 25 days since Trump’s inauguration, CNN has mentioned “egg prices” 45 times.
But in the 25 days before the inauguration, CNN NEVER mentioned “egg prices.”
Over on MSNBC, in the 25 days since Trump’s inauguration, they mentioned “edge prices” 80 times.
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— Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) February 14, 2025
It is rather telling, that a problem that has been around for years and has been reflected in the food economy all the while was never a concern for the press – until January and February. It stands as another dose of red meat-content, delivered in a food dish–with the media insisting that it be consumed and dispensed on command.
What is remarkable about this current practice ramping up at the two networks is it is taking place in the face of glaring results telling them this is a failing proposition. Since November 2024, both networks have experienced audience collapse, something that cannot be dismissed as a simple post-election lull; Fox News has experienced audience growth since the election. Frequently, Fox exceeds 22/3 of the cable news audience share, meaning it more than doubles the audience of CNN and MSNBC – combined.
But there is another indicator that the networks acting as the mynah birds for the Democrats is a deeply losing proposition. The party is facing some historically low polling support, while Donald Trump is enjoying his best approval numbers ever. Results even show favorables with the direction the country is headed. Yet, these two news outlets continue to do the bidding of the party with eroding public support, despite ratings telling them the public does not want to see this type of slanted coverage.
At this point there is nothing more to do than to simply get out of the way and allow CNN and MSNBC to foster their own demise. After all, they have made it clear they do not want to listen to us anyway.
