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…
