Joshua HollandReporters and editors seem incapable of framing the #trumpindictment as a vital affirmation of the rule of law rather than some risky gamble with the legitimacy of our justice system. I haven't seen a piece suggesting that *not* holding him accountable might undermine public trust.
Argot_Robbie@JoshuaHolland @socprof DC and the media are wired in favor of tall white older men in suits.
There were abundant editorials in 2017 calling for Hillary to shut up and fade away. There were none in 2021 saying Trump should do the same.
BretCahill@hydrocabron @JoshuaHolland @socprof
They let Republicans do the risky heavy lifting.