Double Standards: Media Silence on Biden, Panic Over Trump
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When President Joe Biden spent extended periods away from the public eye, the media rarely sounded alarms. In fact, Biden once went 43 days without a single public appearance, yet coverage framed it as routine rest or strategy rather than cause for concern. During long vacations that made up a notable portion of his presidency, there was little mainstream questioning of his health or ability to govern. By contrast, when President Donald Trump took only a short break from the spotlight, speculation immediately surged. Some reports and online chatter went as far as suggesting he was dead, despite no credible evidence. Prominent Democrats seized on the rumors, with Representative Maxine Waters reviving her long-standing call to invoke the 25th Amendment, suggesting Trump was unfit for office. This situation highlights a striking double standard. Biden’s extended absences were largely excused, while Trump’s short leave drew accusations of incapacity. The difference in treatment ...