Paul Krugman criticized media outlets, particularly The New York Times, for 'sanewashing' President Trump's behavior by framing it as rational rather than extreme. In a recent discussion, he stated that the conventional media's reluctance to report Trump's outrageous statements accurately results in a distorted view of his presidency. While acknowledging the importance of trusted media sources, Krugman highlighted that readers may receive an incomplete understanding of the situation if they rely solely on traditional news outlets. He expressed relief at his newfound independence to discuss these issues candidly on his Substack platform.
Krugman accused the media, including The New York Times, of 'sanewashing' Trump’s extreme behavior, suggesting that he portrays it as more reasonable than it is.
He emphasized that merely reading newspapers provides an incomplete portrayal of Trump, highlighting the media’s reluctance to report his outrageous actions directly.
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