MSNBC’s Maddow Uses Daniels Interview to Divert Attention from Biden
In the midst of recent discussions about President Joe Biden’s age and potential resignation, Rachel Maddow of MSNBC seized the opportunity to redirect the spotlight towards former President Donald Trump and his personal matters. Maddow conducted a two-hour interview with adult film actress Stormy Daniels, in which she posed gentle questions and applauded Daniels’ actions. This made Daniels appear as a hero for opposing Trump. Evidently, this interview was a calculated move to divert attention from Biden’s missteps and refocus it on Trump’s alleged controversy.
From the start, it was clear that Maddow had a specific narrative to advance. She voiced her frustration over the delayed sentencing of Daniels and portrayed her as an authentic individual, unlike Trump. In an extended monologue lasting nearly ten minutes, filled with commendation and political jargon, Maddow presented Daniels as a hero whose actions have had a significant impact on the nation’s history.
The conversation proceeded as an exaltation of Daniels’ character and deeds, with Maddow highlighting her successful GoFundMe campaign that has raised over $700,000 as of Wednesday afternoon. Instead of probing the credibility of Daniels’ account, which has been widely contested, Maddow concentrated on her financial hardships following the case against Trump. They also addressed the doxing incident and Daniels’ worries for her daughter, once again raising her to the status of martyr for their cause.
Throughout their discussion, Maddow and Daniels seemed to portray the adult film actress as a hero. Maddow stated that real-life villains and heroes are not superhuman but ordinary people with their unique personalities and struggles. Moreover, she likened Daniels to a historical figure in American history, suggesting that she will always be part of the “trial by fire” of the American principle that every citizen is subject to the rule of law.
In her concluding remarks, accompanied by NBC News Presidential Historian Michael Beschloss, Maddow continued to extol Daniels and her actions. Describing her as a “brave woman,” Beschloss compared her to the Founders of our nation who fought for independence from England for a system where no single individual could hold all the power. However, in light of recent events, it appears that the power disparity between the President and ordinary citizens has only intensified.
Daniels was depicted as a hero and a symbol in American history, with media and even historians equating her to the Founding Fathers. She left the interview with increased publicity and over $700,000 raised, further cementing her status as a cultural icon.
Maddow’s interview focused exclusively on idolizing Daniels and her actions, rather than offering any critical analysis or questioning of her narrative. It served as an obvious tactic to shift attention away from President Biden and back to Trump, with the intention of keeping his name in the headlines.
h/t: Life and Liberty
