One name that has been a recurring theme in the press is Pete Hegseth.
According to RedState, Esquire committed a significant error in a piece by Charles Pierce, who defended Joe Biden's pardon of his son by claiming that George H.W. Bush had done the same for his son Neil. This assertion was incorrect, as no such pardon ever occurred. Despite this glaring error, the piece managed to pass through all editorial checks. Once the mistake was brought to light, the column was promptly removed.
CNN also came under scrutiny for its coverage of Pete Hegseth. Dana Bash led a panel that spent a considerable amount of time discussing Hegseth's St. Patrick's Day beer-drinking at Fox News. Interestingly, the network did not express similar concerns when Anderson Cooper and Don Lemon were seen drinking on New Year's Eve. Jake Tapper raised eyebrows by consulting a seismologist to inquire if earthquakes were a result of climate change. Brian Stelter expressed regret for not including gossip about Hegseth's drinking habits in his book on Fox News.
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The Washington Post's military correspondent, Dan Lamothe, delved into Hegseth's history of drinking, which ironically led to the unearthing of Lamothe's own past drinking incidents. The Post also demonstrated a double standard in its coverage of the Bronze Star, with the tone of the coverage varying depending on the political party involved. The paper also published an article promoting puberty blockers for minors, despite the fact that Europe is moving towards banning their use.
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NBC News initiated the week-long focus on Hegseth and his alleged drinking problem, citing ten current and former Fox News employees who detailed his issues. However, the network and other outlets largely ignored the numerous individuals who publicly refuted these claims, choosing instead to rely on anonymous sources. On the "Today" show, the network refrained from stating that Biden lied about his pardon decision, opting instead to describe it as a "stunning reversal."
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However, the New York Times emerged as the most notable offender of the week. The paper targeted conservative content providers on Rumble after a failed attempt to do the same on YouTube. Michele Goldberg suggested that Biden pardon all FBI personnel in trouble before Kash Patel assumes office. The paper also criticized Donald Trump for demanding loyalty from his nominees, as if this is not a common practice among presidents when forming their cabinets. Paul Krugman's retirement from his column was announced, reminding readers that the paper had retained him for two decades.
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The Times' coverage of Biden's pardon was particularly noteworthy. The paper reported that Biden decided on the decade-long pardon after leaving church and was then tormented by a family crisis. However, the same paper had previously accused Trump of abusing the legal system with his pardons. This stark contrast in coverage further underscores the media's departure from objective reporting.
