(CNN) — “The left has its own media outlets and echo chambers — but numerous researchers have argued that this phenomenon is much stronger on the right.”
To really understand the Trump presidency, you have to understand the pro-Trump media world.
Fox News host Sean Hannity is one of the world’s “leaders.” He is now in the news for his unusually close ties to President Trump — even relying on the same man, Michael Cohen, for legal counsel.
Hannity portrays himself as the only media personality telling the truth about Trump’s accomplishments. But Hannity’s nightly show is just one part of this sprawling world. It also includes dozens of radio hosts, scores of web sites, and big companies like American Media, the owner of The National Enquirer. It even includes extremists like Alex Jones, the Infowars host who espouses conspiracy theories.
Taken together, these are Trump’s shelters from the storm.
Click to continue reading. By Brian Stelter – Apr 18, 2018