Opinion | Media can't slack on Biden | Opinion
Throughout American history, a free and independent press has played an integral part in relaying the message of a government to the public. The media have taken on a watchdog role, holding elected officials accountable. Journalists published the Pentagon Papers. They uncovered Watergate. Theyâve been on the attack against secretive governments and performed a service to the public throughout every administration. Then came Trump. Suddenly, journalists were on defense. As the Trump administration launched attacks on âfake news,â berated members of the press and ultimately cance...