Legendary sportscaster Bob Costas criticized several media organizations, including ABC News and Paramount, for their handling of President Donald Trump, arguing that they have normalized his behavior and should not compromise journalistic principles for the sake of false objectivity.
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Legendary sportscaster Bob Costas criticized several media organizations, including ABC News and Paramount, for their handling of President Donald Trump, arguing that they have normalized his behavior and should not compromise journalistic principles for the sake of false objectivity.
Trending- 1 Monday night (June 9, 2025): Bob Costas spoke at Syracuse University, receiving the Fred Dressler Leadership Award.
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What: Legendary sportscaster Bob Costas criticized media organizations (ABC News, Paramount/60 Minutes) for settling lawsuits or attempting to settle with President Donald Trump, arguing that they have normalized his behavior and should not compromise journalistic principles for false objectivity.
When: Published 2025-06-10T22:49:37+00:00; Costas spoke on Monday night (June 9, 2025).
Where: Syracuse University, Newhouse School (event location).
Why: Costas believes media companies are making mistakes and have 'blind spots and misplaced narratives' in their coverage of Trump, leading to a normalization of his actions and a compromise of journalistic integrity.
How: Bob Costas delivered a speech at an event at Syracuse University, where he received the Fred Dressler Leadership Award, expressing his views on media's dealings with Trump.