Media MELTDOWN: CNN & MSNBC Lose Control Over Trump’s ‘Miracle’ Middle East Peace Deal
Sky News Digital Presenter Gabriella Power has delivered a scathing critique of the leftwing media’s reaction to President Donald Trump’s historic Middle East peace breakthrough, exposing how outlets like CNN and MSNBC are struggling to accept—and in some cases outright ignoring—Trump’s “miracle” achievement.
After years of predictions that Trump would be the president to start wars, he instead stunned the world by brokering a deal that brought the war in Gaza to an end. For many, this was an unimaginable diplomatic victory. Yet, as Gabriella Power points out, the reaction from Democrats and their media allies was not one of celebration, but of denial, deflection, and, in some cases, outright meltdown.
– Hillary Clinton warned in 2016 that Trump was too volatile for the nuclear codes, suggesting he’d start wars on a whim.
– Kamala Harris declared Trump “weak and wrong” on national security and foreign policy.
– Jasmine Crockett erupted on air, suggesting Trump’s efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war were “literally potentially putting us into an international crisis.”
These warnings now ring hollow in the face of Trump’s success. Power notes the irony: “Any normal person would want to see the war come to an end. But Donald Trump pulling it off—you can just see it with the Democrats. They’re like, ‘Not him.’”
Instead of giving credit, CNN and MSNBC have doubled down on skepticism and criticism.
– Rachel Maddow (MSNBC) fretted about the U.S. “abandoning the free world” and lining up with dictatorships, unable to accept the art of Trump’s deal-making.
– Dana Bash (CNN) dismissed Trump’s promises to fix the Middle East, suggesting he didn’t understand the conflict and downplaying the release of hostages.
– Joy Reid (MSNBC) raged about Trump’s tough stance against Hamas, comparing him to Tony Soprano and painting his foreign policy as reckless, even as his demands for hostage release proved successful.
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Power observes, “So many would rather do anything else than give credit to the president. It pains them so much.”
On the day after Trump’s peace deal, MSNBC’s homepage was conspicuously silent. No mention of the war’s end, only stories bashing Trump—like “Trump’s corruption takes center stage.” For the leftwing media, it seems, Trump’s success is simply too much to bear.
Even when confronted with the reality, some in the media squirmed at the prospect of giving Trump his due.
– When Biden’s National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told CNN’s Dana Bash that Trump “deserves credit” for the peace deal, Bash’s discomfort was palpable. She pressed for a Nobel Prize joke, but Sullivan stood firm: “Of course he does. And I give credit to President Trump. I give credit to Witoff and Kushner and Rubio. These are hard jobs.”
The pain of giving credit was visible, as Power narrates: “She really does not want to hear that. She is clearly so angry that the president has succeeded.”
The media meltdown isn’t contained to Trump’s foreign policy. Power highlights how other non-mainstream voices—like RFK Jr. and his wife Cheryl Hines—are attacked relentlessly on programs like The View for challenging narratives around Big Pharma and COVID-19. Hosts leap to defend establishment figures like Dr. Fauci, refusing to acknowledge past misinformation and censorship.
The turmoil isn’t limited to coverage—it’s happening inside newsrooms. CBS News, under new boss Barry Weiss, has asked staff to account for their work and effectiveness, sparking anxiety and resistance from unions. Power predicts, “The meltdowns are going to keep on coming,” as legacy media faces demands for transparency and accountability.
While the media grapples with political change, the segment ends with a lighter look at the British royal family’s efforts to modernize and connect with the public. Prince William and Princess Catherine emphasize mental health, family time, and normalcy for their children, while King Charles pushes constitutional reforms and new passports to symbolize a more relatable monarchy.
Gabriella Power’s “Media Meltdowns” segment captures a pivotal moment in modern journalism: the refusal of legacy outlets to acknowledge Trump’s diplomatic triumph, even as the facts become undeniable. The meltdown is not just about Trump—it’s about the collapse of a narrative that has dominated for years.
In the end, the media’s inability to celebrate peace and progress speaks volumes. As Trump’s “miracle” becomes history, the question remains: Will the media ever catch up to reality, or will they remain trapped in their own echo chamber?
