The article analyzes Donald Trump's strategy of constant attacks and public feuds, including his recent sniping with Elon Musk, as a way to dominate media coverage and advance his agenda. It highlights various controversial actions and policies by Trump, such as deploying National Guard, a travel ban, and investigations, suggesting these create a 'fire hose' of news that keeps the media scrambling but also boosts ratings.
Why Trump’s constant attacks and his sniping with Elon Musk helps him and keeps the media scrambling
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The article analyzes Donald Trump's strategy of constant attacks and public feuds, including his recent sniping with Elon Musk, as a way to dominate media coverage and advance his agenda. It highlights various controversial actions and policies by Trump, such as deploying National Guard, a travel ban, and investigations, suggesting these create a 'fire hose' of news that keeps the media scrambling but also boosts ratings.
Trending- 1 Late Monday: Elon Musk called for Trump's impeachment on X, then deleted a tweet tying Trump to Jeffrey Epstein.
- 2 Tuesday: Terry Moran posted a scathing attack on Stephen Miller and Trump; Karoline Leavitt called for Moran's suspension/firing; ABC suspended Moran.
- 3 Recent days: US Navy ships traveled through the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait without Houthi attacks.
- 4 Unspecified: Trump issued a travel ban on 12 countries.
- 5 Unspecified: Trump brought Kilmar Abrego Garcia back to the US.
- 6 Unspecified: Trump is battling elite law firms.
- 7 Unspecified: Trump backed off criticizing Vladimir Putin after a Ukrainian drone strike.
- 8 Unspecified: Trump issued controversial pardons.
- 9 Unspecified: Trump froze funds for Harvard and investigated Harvard Law Review.
- 10 Unspecified: Trump ordered an investigation of Joe Biden.
- Media scrambling
- Increased ratings for Trump-related news
- Suspension of Terry Moran
- Potential boost to deficit
- Impact on Trump's agenda
- Legal challenges
- Public debate over presidential power
What: Donald Trump's strategy of constant public attacks and generating multiple news stories simultaneously, including a feud with Elon Musk, to control media narratives and advance his political agenda.
When: Late Monday (Musk's tweet), Tuesday (Moran's suspension, Hegseth's X post), recent days (US Navy transits), 2024 (Trump's presidential campaign), 2021 (Jan 6 Capitol insurrection).
Where: Los Angeles, Middle East, Africa, United States, Red Sea, Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Gaza Strip, Ukraine, Russia, Mar-a-Lago, Austin.
Why: Trump uses this strategy to keep the media focused on him, deflect criticism, and push his agenda (border funding, tax cuts, etc.). Elon Musk is seeking attention.
How: Trump engages in public feuds (e.g., with Musk, Newsom, Moran), issues controversial policies (travel ban, pardons, investigations), and generates a high volume of news.