Lead Story
Aug 20, 2026
Media 'Sanewashing' Obscures Trump's Incoherent EV and Economic Policy Remarks
A new analysis highlights how mainstream media's neutral framing of Donald Trump's incoherent speech, particularly his disjointed remarks on childcare and tariffs, amounts to 'sanewashing.' The report notes that this practice downplays the former president's erratic thinking on key issues, including those related to electric vehicles and economic policy.
Sarah Mitchell