When will they ever learn? The mainstream media continues to bang their heads against the wall of reality, determined to convince Americans that President Trump is the worst thing since New Coke. Four years after their last humiliating defeat, the alphabet soup networks (ABC, NBC, CBS) are back to their old tricks, serving up a daily dose of Trump derangement syndrome to their dwindling audience.

And boy, are they paying the price. As viewership continues to plummet faster than CNN’s credibility, these media dinosaurs refuse to adapt to the new reality. Instead, they’re doubling down on the same failed strategy that alienated half the country and destroyed public trust in journalism. Apparently, they believe if they just bash Trump a little harder this time, Americans will finally see the light.

Now for the shocking news that will surprise absolutely no one who’s been paying attention: according to a new Media Research Center study, a staggering 92% of major network coverage of President Trump’s first 100 days has been negative. Yes, you read that right – 92 percent!

From ‘The Daily Wire’:

“MRC analysts tallied 1,841 explicitly evaluative statements about President Trump and his Trump administration, of which 1,698 (92.2%) were negative vs. a mere 143 (7.8%) which were positive,” the report stated, noting that the data were pulled from some 899 stories about President Trump or his administration that aired during evening news broadcasts on ABC, CBS, and NBC between January 20 and April 9.

What makes this even more outrageous is the stark contrast with how these same networks covered Biden. The study points out that Biden enjoyed a comfortable 59% positive coverage during his first 100 days. It seems “speaking in complete sentences” earns you glowing reviews, while actually securing the border gets you nothing but scorn.

The Numbers Don’t Lie (But the Networks Do)

While the networks savaged Trump’s personality during his first term (with 89% negative coverage in 2017), they’ve now pivoted to attacking his policies. The MRC report shows they devoted 361 minutes to criticizing Trump’s tariffs, 310 minutes to attacking the Department of Government Efficiency, and 233 minutes to undermining his immigration policies.

The methodology here is important – these weren’t comments from partisan guests or obvious Trump critics. The MRC specifically analyzed “evaluative comments” from those whose roles suggest they should be non-partisan: anchors, reporters, and supposed “experts.” So much for journalistic objectivity!

Even more telling is how they’ve treated Trump’s team. Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) received 96% negative coverage, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced a perfect 100% negative reporting. Not a single positive comment! One has to wonder if these networks would report positively if the Trump administration discovered a cure for cancer.

Americans See Through the Smoke and Mirrors

Here’s where it gets really interesting, people. While the media hammers away at Trump’s immigration policies with 93% negative coverage, the American people aren’t buying what they’re selling. Recent polling shows that the majority of Americans actually favor Trump’s deportation plans.

In other words, the more the media tries to convince Americans that enforcing immigration law is somehow evil, the more Americans recognize that secure borders are fundamental to national sovereignty. It’s almost as if regular Americans using common sense can see through the media’s transparent attempts to shape rather than report the news.

This disconnect highlights the growing chasm between the coastal media elites and everyday citizens. While network anchors clutch their pearls over deportations, families in border states and beyond are dealing with the real-world consequences of unsecured borders. The media might want to try actually listening to Americans instead of lecturing them.

Doubling Down on a Failed Strategy

You’d think after being so catastrophically wrong in previous elections, the media might engage in a bit of self-reflection. Perhaps consider that their overwhelming bias might be why Americans increasingly turn to alternative news sources? Nope! Instead, they’ve decided to pump up the bias to even more absurd levels.

This strategy isn’t just failing to convince Americans – it’s actively eroding what little credibility these institutions have left. A recent Gallup poll showed trust in mass media hitting historic lows, with only 32% of Americans saying they have a “great deal” or “fair amount” of trust in the media.

The irony is rich: the same media that lectures Americans about “threats to democracy” is itself undermining one of democracy’s fundamental pillars – an informed citizenry. By presenting such overwhelmingly one-sided coverage, they’re not informing the public; they’re attempting to indoctrinate them.

Perhaps the most telling sign that the media has learned nothing is their shocked reaction to polls showing Trump’s approval rating actually improving despite their non-stop negative coverage. They simply cannot comprehend that Americans might form their own opinions regardless of what Brian Stelter or Joy Reid might think.

Key Takeaways:

• Major networks have covered President Trump with 92% negative reporting in his first 100 days of his second term, compared to 59% positive coverage for Biden.
• Despite overwhelmingly negative media coverage of Trump’s immigration policies, most Americans actually support his approach to border security.
• Media bias isn’t just unfair – it’s self-defeating, as public trust in mainstream media continues to plummet to historic lows.

Sources: Daily Wire