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Trump's Shark Rant Raises Questions About Media Coverage Disparities

Former President's bizarre statements highlight differences in scrutiny between Trump and Biden's public remarks.

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It might seem as if shark attacks are on the rise after two recent attacks – less than two hours and 5 miles apart – left three people injured on Florida Panhandle beaches in June 2024. Worldwide, there were 69 unprovoked shark bites on humans in 2023, and 36 of them were in the United States. Two of the 36 were fatal: one in Hawaii, the other in California.

Overview

  • Donald Trump claimed electric boats would sink and pose shark attack risks, despite scientific inaccuracies.
  • Trump's odd remarks about sharks and boat batteries were largely ignored in media compared to Biden's gaffes.
  • The disparity in media reactions to Trump and Biden's statements underscores differing levels of scrutiny.
  • Trump's history of bizarre statements often goes unchallenged, raising concerns about acceptance of misinformation.
  • Experts debunked Trump's claims, emphasizing the safety of electric boats and minimal risk of electrocution.