The article examines how military conflict continues to capture media attention, often eclipsing critical domestic issues such as gun violence. It references the historic sentiment of William Randolph Hearst and explores Donald Trump's recent military actions, particularly Operation Midnight Hammer against Iran. The focus on global conflicts, illustrated by Jennifer Mascia's experience with gun violence reporting, highlights the challenge faced by domestic news stories in capturing sustained public interest amidst larger international crises. This trade-off raises questions about media priorities and the societal impacts of overshadowed vital issues.
When elected officials in Minnesota were shot earlier this month, it was a huge story. Huge, but fleeting. Pitted against a global conflict, domestic news doesn't really stand a chance, said Mascia.
The media benefits from military conflicts, with attention shifting rapidly between global threats and domestic issues, leaving lesser stories like gun violence in the shadows.
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