How the Media Failed American Foreign Policy

The US government's foreign policy decisions have been poorly scrutinized by the media, with disastrous consequences. The Iraq War was launched after a flawed public debate, and the current conflict with Iran began with almost no public discussion. The Trump administration's actions were not adequately questioned by the press, and the media's failure to hold the government accountable has led to a decline in the quality of news and analysis. The invasion of Iraq was preceded by media failures, including the provision of false evidence and insufficient questioning. The current situation is worse, with very few questions being asked before the fighting started. The media's performance suggests a transition from incompetence to nihilism, with the mainstream media offering less news and analysis about the world and America's role in it.