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Trump's Media Victory
Analysis of Donald Trump's victory, focusing on his strategic use of media, social media bias, and the consequences for traditional journalism.
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PoliticsUs PoliticsFranceElectionSocial MediaMediaStrategy
Reporters Without Borders (Rsf)TwitterX
Donald TrumpElon MuskMachiavelli
- How did Reporters Without Borders (RSF) interpret Donald Trump's victory?
- Donald Trump's victory is analyzed from the perspective of Reporters Without Borders (RSF), highlighting the significant role of his antagonism towards the media in securing his win.
- What is the overall assessment of the media's performance during the election?
- The article concludes by emphasizing the press's loss of influence in the election cycle and suggests that local press may offer a path to a more balanced public discourse.
- What is the central argument about Trump's media strategy and its implications?
- The author draws on Machiavelli's quote, emphasizing Trump's strategic use of media manipulation, irrespective of the ethics involved, to achieve victory. It highlights the importance of analyzing his strategies to learn from them and counter similar tactics from future populist candidates.
- What are some key aspects of the 2024 election that distinguished it from previous ones?
- Key aspects of the election are highlighted, including Trump's avoidance of traditional journalists and his use of controlled platforms, the bias of social media networks like X (formerly Twitter), and the media's contribution to political polarization.
- What role did the American media play in the 2024 presidential election according to the article?
- The article points out that American journalism played a peripheral role in shaping public discourse and was even instrumentalized by Trump, who used it against his opponents rather than engaging with it constructively.