The media profession takes a hit to its reputation

Ann Althouse: How any good news for Trump will be reported — the rule is quite clear.  "I'm seeing 2 big examples of how the media are reporting good news for Trump this weekend. It's really embarrassing for them because the 2 stories are very big and very good for Trump and, in both, the same move is made to turn it into something negative and ominous." . . .
From the NYT: "1. The Mueller investigation has concluded, and though we can't read it yet, we know that it means that there will be no charges against Trump or any of his people that have to do with colluding with Russians to affect the election. " . . .
. . . "It all but ensures that a legal threat will continue to loom over the Trump presidency."
"2. Under Trump, the Islamic State has been ousted entirely from the territory it had taken over. This is a distinct, satisfying military victory in what has been a long and difficult war. It is the second story on the NYT front page right now, where it looks like this: . . .
"Its Territory May Be Gone, but the U.S. Fight Against ISIS Is Far From Over"
. . . "So watch for it. The rule is: When something good for Trump happens, find the nearest bad thing and make that the focus of the news report." . . .

Lara Logan’s Response To Mueller Report Is An Indictment Of American Media
"Journalist Lara Logan said Saturday that the response to the Mueller report was striking because of what was not happening: there were no blaring headlines boldly proclaiming the vindication of President Donald Trump."
. . . “ 'As a journalist, I find it disappointing that people will create one impression with their reporting, correct it later and then claim that they have been honest and objective,” Logan concluded." . . .

Tony Branco