Donald Trump’s rambling, insult-laden, conspiracy-riddled rants are being reframed by major news outlets

Frida Ghitis: Journalists have been sanitizing Donald Trump’s incoherent ramblings to make them more palatable for the average voter.

She says major news outlets reframe his words, presenting a dangerously misleading picture to the public.

Ghitis says this is a form of journalistic malpractice that poses a threat to democracy.

Frida Ghitis : The media is actively participating in the erosion of our shared reality.

She says major news outlets consistently present a polished version of Trump ’s statements.

Ghitis says this creates an alternate narrative that exists alongside the unfiltered truth available on social media and in unedited footage.

We must seek out primary sources, demand more comprehensive reporting, and support news outlets that prioritize accuracy over access or the appearance of “balance.” As we approach another critical election, the quality of our discourse hangs in the balance. The health of our democracy depends on an electorate that’s truly informed, not just placated with sanitized versions of reality. It’s time for both the media and the public to recommit to the pursuit of truth, however uncomfortable that may be..