Yes, the media’s Biden coverage was flawed. But its reporting on Trump was far worse | Margaret Sullivan

The article highlights how mainstream media failed to accurately report on the decline of Joe Biden and Donald Trump during their respective presidencies, leading to a lack of accountability for these failures. During Biden's re-election campaign, journalists were complicit in downplaying his deteriorating mental health, while during Trump's presidency, the media normalized his leadership style despite its abusive nature. Both times, the narrative perpetuated harmful stereotypes and failed to convey the true risks posed by their leaders. Critics argue that such failures undermine democracy and accountability, raising questions about when a reckoning for these mistakes will occur.