Donald Trump has mentioned several times in the past about running for President of the United States of America. This year he put that plan into action and it taking his campaign very seriously. Many people are questioning how serious this whole situation really is. For a celebrity figure, like Trump, there is no doubt that he knows how the media works and intends to use that to his advantage.
This whole situation is so important because of how the presidential race is currently going. Trump is hogging most of the media coverage, leaving other candidates little time to impress or even be noticed by the people. He gets so much coverage not only because of his unbelievable story but also how he satisfies the public’s thirst for celebrity, novelty and clarity all in one. Trump is the front-runner due to his constant media presence. This just shows how much power the media has on a large scale, like the presidential race.
As a journalist I find this so interesting to know how much power we have and how important it is when choosing stories. This story is such a g
reat reminder of how journalists must cover fairly. A great example of somebody left out of the spotlight is Scott Walker, who dropped out of the race earlier this week. I wonder if those two are related. Questions like this are asked by other journalists about Trump’s case. Should they challenge some of his bold statements? How is Trump going to deport millions of undocumented immigrants?
I agree completely that the media can persuade viewers opinions’ in one way, not by the journalist speaking out for one side but by selection of coverage. I think that Donald Trump has a great talent of being able to draw in the media and keep them interested. He loves being in the spotlight and handles it well. That is why is a front-runner and most likely will be for a while yet. Even though Trump will most likely not be president I think his impact will continue to be noticed.
This would be an interesting area of study. Knowing how the media works, I’m fascinated by candidates like Trump because they expose the media’s priorities….in this case, showcasing what’s different and new. The news always wants to focus on what’s unique about a situation. In this case, Thump qualifies.
I agree that the media has complete control over the general public’s thoughts and beliefs. It’s almost scary to think about. The media can decide what to cover, how much of the information to release, and can use certain language to favor one side over the other. By the same token, I feel like politics have a significant role in the media as well, and politicians can easily sway media coverage their way. Case in point: Donald Trump. He has a significant amount of money, and can therefore essentially buy media coverage.