CNN’s “Message of Unity” Spin on Trump's Helene Response Is Classic Sanewashing

During a segment about Trump’s response to Hurricane Helene, CNN failed to challenge his false claims, offering viewers a sanitized version of reality.

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, which devastated parts of the South, media coverage has played a huge role in shaping public perception of the recovery efforts and the political responses. And, well, CNN really dropped the ball during one Monday story. On September 30, they aired a segment where correspondent Kristen Holmes reported on Donald Trump’s v…