by Becket Adams
Media hungry for Trump to win the GOP nomination don’t realize what they’re signing up for.
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The New York Times front page following former president Donald Trump’s indictment on March 31.
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The obvious effort by the press to secure Donald Trump the 2024 GOP nomination is a classic case of “be careful what you wish for.”
Sure, major newsrooms may once again see the ratings and subscriptions boosts they enjoyed between 2015 and 2020. And, sure, for an industry that donates overwhelmingly to Democratic candidates, it probably doesn’t hurt to have someone as troubled, toxic, and legally tied up as Trump to run against the Democratic incumbent.
About the Author
Becket Adams is a columnist for National Review, the Washington Examiner, and The Hill.
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The obvious effort by the press to secure Donald Trump the 2024 GOP nomination is a classic case of “be careful what you wish for.”
Sure, major newsrooms may once again see the ratings and subscriptions boosts they enjoyed between 2015 and 2020. And, sure, for an industry that donates overwhelmingly to Democratic candidates, it probably doesn’t hurt to have someone as troubled, toxic, and legally tied up as Trump to run against the Democratic incumbent.
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About the Author
Becket Adams is a columnist for National Review, the Washington Examiner, and The Hill.
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