Historic Media Bias in 2024 Election Coverage Favors Harris Over Trump
A study by the Media Research Center reveals unprecedented positive coverage for Kamala Harris compared to Donald Trump across major networks.
- Vice President Kamala Harris received 78% positive coverage, while former President Donald Trump had only 15% positive coverage.
- The 63-point difference in media coverage is the largest ever recorded in U.S. presidential election history.
- The Media Research Center analyzed 660 stories from ABC, CBS, and NBC, highlighting a significant imbalance in reporting.
- This disparity surpasses the previous record set in 2020 when President Joe Biden had a 58-point advantage over Trump.
- Critics argue that the media's bias has grown increasingly pronounced over the years, particularly against Republican candidates.