Chuck Todd Reveals Holding 'Journalists' Accountable For Lies Sets A Dangerous Precedent

Posted • December 17, 2024: ABC News recently settled a defamation lawsuit with President-Elect Donald Trump. The network is paying $15 million to Trump‘s presidential library as part of the settlement. The lawsuit centered on George Stephanopoulos lying on-air saying ‘Trump was found liable for rape by a jury.’ In the wake of the payout, ‘journalists’ have refused to acknowledge the lie was told and that the network and anchor should be held accountable. Yes, they’re trying to paint ‘news‘ networks and ‘journalists’ as the victims. Chuck Todd recently spoke with Chris Cillizza to push this false narrative. “The ABC news settlement with Donald Trump sets an incredibly dangerous precedent -- and undermines journalists doing their jobs.” Again, George Stephanopoulos told a lie on-air to the American people. Trump sued over that lie and ABC News decided to settle.

The decision was most likely because the case would have been a slam dunk for Trump and the network wanted to avoid discovery. So, not only did Stephanopoulos lie, but now ‘journalists’ are lying about the lie while pushing a narrative that is also a lie. Bravo, ‘journos!’ Journalists need the ability to lie to effectively do their jobs. Holding them accountable undermines their ability to do this and sets a dangerous precedent. There you have it. In the end, this whole series of events from lie to payout could have been avoided by practicing simple journalism. Now, if we can only get Chuck Todd, Chris Cillizza and the rest to start doing that. We’re not holding our breath. (…)

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