Overview

• Rainn Wilson challenged Stephanie Ruhle's claim that distrust in mainstream media is largely due to efforts by Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and their allies.
• Wilson accused left-leaning media of downplaying issues like immigration and the economy during the Biden administration, labeling them 'Cleopatra, queen of denial.'
• Ruhle argued that declining trust in media is a deliberate campaign by political actors and platforms like Musk's X to undermine legacy outlets.
• Polling data shows that 36–40% of Americans report little or no trust in mainstream media, reflecting broader institutional skepticism.
• The debate has sparked widespread discussion on how the media can rebuild credibility through transparent and balanced coverage of current events.