Weekly Example of Media Bias - February 22, 2017
1. Did President Trump sound "unhinged" in his comments from the brief clips BBC News took from his press conference on Feb. 16?
2. CNN's headline regarding a news story on CNN anchor Jake Tapper’s opinion of President Trump’s press conference was:
Tapper: Trump's presser was 'unhinged'
Do you think it is biased for a news anchor to characterize a president's press conference in this manner? Explain your answer.
CHALLENGE Question: Watch the entire 77 minute press conference at the White House video page.
What do you think? Is it accurate for news reports to characterize President Trump as "unhinged"? Explain your answer.
Ask a parent the same question.