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How coverage of Trump 'sane-washes' his ideas

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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump gestures during a campaign event. (Alex Brandon/AP)
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump gestures during a campaign event. (Alex Brandon/AP)

Media critics have been raising questions about how coverage of former President Donald Trump's campaign may have the effect of 'sane-washing' his ideas. Critics say when journalists try to make sense of them, even when they may not be sensical, they serve to help Trump's ideas sound more coherent than they may actually be.

Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic joins us.

This segment aired on September 9, 2024.

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