Media Research Center

The Media Research Center (MRC) claims ABC's 'The View' is a political operation, not a news program, urging the FCC to enforce equal time rules for political candidates. The MRC argues the show promotes Democratic candidates and policies, citing 2,473 pieces of evidence to support its case against ABC's petition for a 'bona fide news' exemption.

Scott Pelley accused CBS News leadership of political bias and incompetence after being fired, citing changes under new management including Nick Bilton and Bari Weiss. David Bozell criticized '60 Minutes' for perceived bias against conservatives, referencing past controversies like the Hunter Biden laptop story and Kamala Harris interview edits.

AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Claude face criticism for left-wing bias and unreliable information, according to the Media Research Center (MRC). Critics argue these tools prioritize liberal media sources and fail to address controversial content, such as politically charged Reddit posts by Graham Platner, which were largely ignored by major chatbots.

Bill Carter, a longtime late-night reporter, claims President Donald Trump was 'personally involved' in canceling Stephen Colbert's show, citing an AI-generated video mocking Colbert. CBS cited financial issues for the cancellation, but Carter and others argue it was due to Trump's feud with Colbert, who frequently criticized the president. A study found Colbert made 3,639 jokes about Trump in his final years on the show.

Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' was canceled after facing criticism for political bias, financial losses, and controversial content. A study found 87% of his jokes targeted conservatives, with 3,639 Trump-related jokes in 2023 alone. The show employed 22 writers for liberal-leaning monologues and featured minimal Republican guests.

'60 Minutes' faced criticism for highlighting three progressive American Catholic cardinals who opposed the war with Iran and Trump's immigration policies, while critics accused the show of ignoring the Church's stance on abortion and other divisive issues. Media Research Center's Tim Graham alleged the segment used religious leaders to advance a liberal agenda, contrasting with the Church's traditional positions.

Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., was a prominent figure on cable news before facing sexual misconduct allegations leading to his resignation from Congress and suspension of his gubernatorial campaign. His frequent media appearances on MS NOW and CNN contributed to his visibility, though the scandal has led to his downfall.

The article criticizes major broadcast networks for consistently providing negative coverage of President Trump, using examples like downplaying the Artemis moon mission and focusing on Iran coverage over a rescued airman. It highlights media bias claims and contrasts Trump's criticism of the press with the networks' emphasis on Iran-related content.