Another line of attack: White House sets up a hall of shame for news outlets

Published: Friday, December 5, 2025 at 2:19 pm

White House Launches Portal to Combat Perceived Media Bias

The White House has unveiled a new web portal designed to scrutinize and highlight perceived bias in news coverage. The initiative, launched over the Thanksgiving weekend, aims to identify and publicly call out news outlets deemed to be biased in their reporting. The portal, which includes an "Offender Hall of Shame" and a leaderboard ranking outlets based on the number of articles flagged, marks the latest escalation in the ongoing conflict between the Trump administration and the media.

The portal's initial targets include the Boston Globe, CBS News, and The Independent. The White House is soliciting submissions from the public, asking for examples of what they consider biased reporting. The administration argues that this crowdsourced approach is necessary to identify the sheer volume of "false or misleading" stories.

This move follows a pattern of actions by the President, including legal challenges against news organizations, attempts to limit media access, and personal attacks on individual journalists. The White House has defended the portal as an effort to hold journalists accountable.

Despite the administration's criticisms, some media analysts note the president's continued engagement with the press. One analyst observed that the President consumes media extensively, actively engaging with reporters and following news coverage closely.

The portal's initial focus includes articles related to the president's reaction to Democratic lawmakers. The White House has disputed the characterization of the president's statements in these articles.

The initiative has drawn mixed reactions. While some, like the conservative Media Research Center, have welcomed the effort, others have expressed skepticism. One media analyst stated that the portal is an exercise in free speech, but cautioned that a constant barrage of accusations of falsehoods can erode public trust in the media and undermine the pursuit of a shared understanding of truth.

BNN's Perspective:

While the White House's efforts to highlight perceived media bias are understandable, the approach risks further polarizing the public and eroding trust in established news organizations. A more constructive approach would involve fostering open dialogue and encouraging media literacy, rather than simply labeling outlets as biased.

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