ABC News recently featured a newscast segment in which they reported on the potential seizure of Trump properties in response to a recent $355 million civil judgment against the former president. New York Attorney General Letitia James was the special guest for this report, which briefly indulged in the division’s apparent schadenfreude over the possibility of taking possession of Trump’s assets.
The end of the segment featured a dismissive tone towards any concerns over the consequences of this ruling, instead choosing to indulge in “confiscation porn” by discussing the potential takeover of Trump’s properties. The report ended with a live shot in front of one of Trump’s signature buildings, 40 Wall Street, but the reporter Aaron Katersky showed restraint by not doing the same in front of Trump Tower.
The majority of the report focused on the interview with James, in which she dismissed the idea that she had prosecuted “victimless crimes” and expressed her determination to make Trump pay, even if it means seizing his assets. There was no acknowledgement or voice given to those who may be skeptical of the ruling or concerned about its potential consequences. The report only provided a platform for James and her desire for confiscation.
It’s fair to question whether the term “regime media” is too harsh to apply to ABC News in this situation. However, it is difficult to label them anything else when they use their platform to parrot those who would use government as a weapon against their political opposition.
In summary, the report featured an exclusive interview with New York Attorney General Letitia James, who assured ABC News that she is prepared to go to great lengths, including seizing Trump’s buildings, to ensure he pays the $355 million fine.
The report only showed one side of the story and did not include any opposing viewpoints. This further reinforces the notion that outlets like ABC News are more interested in pushing a particular narrative rather than reporting on the news objectively. The language and tone used in the report could be seen as celebratory or indulgent in the idea of taking possession of Trump’s assets. Ultimately, this serves as another example of the media’s bias against Trump and his supporters.