Why The Atlantic’s Critique of Sanewashing Doesn't Hold Up
Far from debunking the concept, The Atlantic’s defense of media coverage inadvertently reinforces the dangers of sanitizing Trump’s rhetoric.
Last week, I explored the concept of “sanewashing” — the media’s troubling tendency to sanitize Donald Trump’s incoherent and erratic statements, making them appear more rational than they truly are. This practice not only misleads the public but poses a significant threat to democracy by eroding our shared reality.
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