Trump takes aim at MSNBC and CNN, predicts liberal media's downfall
By isabelle // 2025-01-28
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  • President Trump criticized MSNBC and CNN in a Truth Social post, calling them biased and predicting their collapse.
  • An MSNBC producer admitted that the network is now "indistinguishable" from the Democratic Party in an undercover video.
  • MSNBC faces plummeting ratings and accusations of prioritizing Democratic talking points over objective journalism.
  • CNN is preparing to lay off hundreds of employees amid declining ratings and financial struggles.
  • Trump’s feud with the mainstream media continues, with critics arguing liberal networks are losing credibility and audience trust.
In a fiery late-night social media post, President Donald Trump took aim at MSNBC and CNN, declaring that the liberal networks are on the brink of collapse. Trump’s scathing critique came as MSNBC faces plummeting ratings and a producer’s damning admission that the network is “indistinguishable” from the Democratic Party. Meanwhile, CNN is preparing to lay off hundreds of employees this week, further highlighting the struggles of mainstream media outlets that have long been criticized for their partisan bias. Trump’s post on Truth Social targeted MSNBC, which he mockingly referred to as “MSDNC,” a nod to its perceived alignment with the Democratic National Committee. “MSDNC is even worse than CNN,” Trump wrote. “They shouldn’t have a right to broadcast — Only in America!” The former president’s comments come as MSNBC’s ratings continue to falter, with critics accusing the network of prioritizing Democratic talking points over objective journalism.

MSNBC producer admits network’s liberal agenda

Adding fuel to the fire, an undercover video that was released by journalist James O’Keefe revealed an MSNBC producer, Basel Hamden, candidly discussing the network’s overt bias. “This news network is indistinguishable from the [Democratic] party,” Hamden said in the video. When pressed on MSNBC’s role in advancing Vice President Kamala Harris’s political agenda, Hamden admitted, “They’re doing all they can. What her message of the day is, is their message of the day.” Hamden’s most shocking revelation, however, was his assessment of MSNBC’s audience. “They’ve made their viewers dumber over the years,” he said, a statement that has sparked outrage among critics who argue the network prioritizes propaganda over factual reporting.

CNN’s struggles

Trump’s criticism extended to CNN, which is reportedly planning to lay off hundreds of employees this week as part of a cost-cutting measure. The network, which has long been a target of Trump’s ire, has struggled to compete with rivals like Fox News and MSNBC in the ratings race. CNN’s recent decision to avoid “pre-judging” Trump during his inauguration coverage has also drawn attention. Trump’s feud with the media is nothing new. During his previous term as president, he frequently labeled outlets like CNN and MSNBC as “fake news” and “the enemy of the people.” His latest comments reflect his ongoing frustration with what he sees as a biased and failing media landscape. As MSNBC and CNN continue to grapple with declining viewership and internal turmoil, Trump’s prediction of their demise may not be far off. The liberal media’s inability to connect with a broad audience, coupled with its overt partisan bias, has left it increasingly isolated in a polarized political climate. With MSNBC’s own producer admitting to the network’s lack of objectivity and CNN facing significant layoffs, the future of these outlets remains uncertain. For Trump and his supporters, the struggles of MSNBC and CNN are a testament to the failure of liberal media to provide fair and balanced coverage. As the former president put it, “Only in America” could such networks continue to operate. But with ratings plummeting and credibility eroding, the days of these media giants may indeed be numbered. Sources for this article include: Twitchy.com Yahoo.com NYPost.com TheFederalist.com
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