"If you believe the early public opinion polls, Americans are uncertain about last weekend's raid on Venezuela and the seizure of the country's leader, Nicolas Maduro. But many in the media seem to be trying to move that wavering needle to approval. That's especially true on the right, of course, where Fox News is leading a full-on cheering squad. Even the right-leaning podcaster Megyn Kelly, a former Fox host herself, said the cable network's early coverage was like watching Russian propaganda."
"A great deal of the mainstream media seems reluctant to question Donald Trump's stunning move. CBS News, under new editorial leadership, is leading that pack. Its Tuesday-night broadcast was practically Fox Lite, including a too-cute montage of AI-created images of the US secretary of state and former Florida senator, Marco Rubio, and these words from anchor Tony Dokoupil: It is a sign of how Florida, once an American punchline, has become a leader on the world stage Marco Rubio, we salute you. The segment was meant to be lighthearted, but it struck many as tone-deaf, or just plain irresponsible, under the circumstances."
"To their credit, influential global outlets like the Associated Press, Reuters, the Guardian, the Washington Post and the New York Times are providing serious news coverage. I was impressed, for example, by a Post piece that explored the growing despair on the streets, headlined Fear grips Caracas as a new wave of repression is unleashed in Venezuela. Detailing the crackdown that included the detention of journalists, the arrests of civilians and the spread of armed gangs, it stood in sharp contrast with a Post editorial that immediately cheered one of the boldest moves a president has made in years under the glowing headline: Justice in Venezuela."
Early public opinion showed Americans uncertain about the raid on Venezuela and the seizure of Nicolas Maduro. Many U.S. media outlets moved toward approving coverage, with Fox News leading vocal support and other right-leaning commentators echoing praise. CBS News ran lighthearted, celebratory segments including AI montages and praise for Marco Rubio, prompting criticism as tone-deaf and irresponsible. Influential international outlets such as the Associated Press, Reuters, the Guardian, the Washington Post and the New York Times provided serious reporting documenting repression, journalist detentions, civilian arrests, and armed gang activity. Reports also suggested the Times and Post may have delayed publishing knowledge of the raid at the administration's urging.
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