Amidst the media's focus on Joe Biden's age and debate performance, we must confront a stark irony. Despite Biden's long list of achievements, the spotlight often ignores Donald Trump's numerous scandals, narcissistic behavior, and autocratic tendencies. on #USPolitics 1/24

American voters and people around the world should be concerned. Not about Joe Biden's age, but about how the US media is completely failing to do its job. Trump is still a candidate, not because he is a good alternative, but because the media is impotent in how they treat him.

Trump's relentless stream of falsehoods has been documented extensively. According to The Washington Post, he made over 30,000 false or misleading claims during his presidency. This level of deceit would disqualify any candidate in most democracies. 3/24

Trump’s financial scandals are notorious. He directed tens of millions of tax dollars to his own businesses while in office, profiting from his presidency in ways unprecedented in U.S. history. 4/24 #TrumpIsNotFitToBePresident

Four criminal indictments loom over Trump, including charges for election interference and mishandling classified documents. In many democracies, even one such indictment would end a political career. 5/24

His family separation policy at the border, which tore children from their parents, was widely condemned as inhumane. This policy represents one of the most egregious human rights violations by a recent U.S. administration. 6/24

Trump’s attempt to coerce Ukraine into investigating Biden led to his first impeachment. This blatant abuse of power showcased his willingness to undermine U.S. foreign policy for personal gain. 7/24

Trump's Ukraine policy was a disaster for U.S. interests, global security, and Ukraine itself. His actions weakened alliances, emboldened adversaries, and compromised the security of a key partner in the region. 8/24

Trump's business dealings raised countless ethical concerns. From the Trump Tower Moscow project to conflicts of interest with his hotels, his presidency was marred by unprecedented self-interest. 9/24

Infamous Access Hollywood tapes revealed Trump boasting about sexually assaulting women, a scandal that would have ended any other politician’s career. Yet, he faced minimal lasting repercussions. 10/24 #TrumpIsARapist

Trump's derogatory comments about war heroes and veterans, including calling John McCain a "not a war hero" for being captured, displayed a profound disrespect for military service. 11/24

His withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and other international accords damaged the U.S.'s global standing and set back efforts to combat climate change. 12/24

His tax cuts primarily benefited the wealthy, exacerbating income inequality and ballooning the national debt. 13/24

The Trump administration's repeated attempts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act threatened healthcare access for millions of Americans. 14/24

His appointments of Supreme Court justices and other federal judges shifted the judiciary sharply to the right, impacting issues from reproductive rights to voting laws. 15/24

Trump's mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic, downplaying the virus and promoting unproven treatments, contributed to hundreds of thousands of preventable deaths. 16/24

His efforts to undermine the 2020 election results, including inciting the January 6th Capitol riot, posed a direct threat to American democracy. 17/24

Trump's foreign policy, marked by erratic decisions and alienation of allies, weakened U.S. influence and emboldened adversaries. His disdain for NATO and praise for dictators like Putin, Xi, and Kim Jong-un further isolated the U.S. from its traditional allies. 18/24

How Trump shoved away Montenegro Prime Minister Dusko Markovic at a NATO summit serves as an example of what an arsehole he is and the disrespect he has for other people. 19/24 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLuwf00Sg2U…

The media must stop treating Trump's outrageous behavior as mere spectacle. His actions have real, harmful consequences for the nation and the world. 20/24

Rigorous, unbiased reporting is crucial. The media must prioritize holding leaders accountable for their actions and policies over sensationalism. This must apply to Trump as well. 21/24

We need a media landscape that scrutinizes candidates fairly, focusing on their qualifications, actions, and character, rather than succumbing to the spectacle of controversy. 22/24

Democracy depends on an informed electorate. The media must rise to the challenge of truthfully informing the public about the dangers posed by leaders like Trump. Our future depends on it. 23/24

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