MAGA's Media Takeover Backfires and CBS Crumbles Under Trump's Propaganda

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Mar 19, 2026

They tear into cable news decline and a CNN poll reshaped into propaganda. They analyze cultlike psychology behind fervent political support. They unpack how reposted clips fuel narcissism and normalize dangerous messaging. They explore billionaire media purchases, CBS’s ratings collapse, and editorial choices that silence important stories.

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INSIGHT

Cable News Normalizes Cult Messaging

Cable news is normalizing propaganda by presenting cult-like support for Trump as routine polling news.
Jennifer Welch highlights a MAGA poll showing 100% approval and says journalists should have followed with psychologists, not celebration.

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Billionaire Ownership Enables Propaganda

Wealthy owners like Larry Ellison can buy outlets and prioritize propaganda over journalism without financial consequences.
Jennifer Welch argues Ellison will tank CNN as a tax-loss and ego play, enabling state-style messaging to MAGA audiences.

ANECDOTE

CBS Ratings Collapse After Editorial Overhaul

CBS declined in viewers after ownership changes and controversial hires, illustrating institutional destabilization.
Jennifer Welch cites CBS Evening News falling to ~3.83 million and Barry Weiss being installed as an example of wrecked credibility.

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