
John Dickerson, co-anchor of CBS Evening News, sparked backlash after he downplayed the severity of the border crisis, claiming migration is at its lowest level since the Trump administration. This statement came despite over 10 million illegal crossings occurring since President Joe Biden took office, raising questions about the accuracy of CBS’s reporting.
During the segment, Dickerson discussed a CBS poll showing that 67% of Democrats believe the administration has worked to reduce the number of migrants, while 65% of Republicans think the administration’s policies have led to an increase in illegal crossings. However, Dickerson focused solely on short-term data, avoiding the larger issue of millions of illegal entries over the past three years.
CBS's John Dickerson: "We know the parties are ideologically put opposed, but there's also a division on basic facts. One example, the border. Migration has at its lowest level since the Trump administration. But the polls show not everyone sees it that way, do they?"
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— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) October 14, 2024
Conservative critics have long accused the mainstream media of downplaying the border crisis to protect the Biden-Harris administration. Dickerson’s comments seem to fall in line with this narrative, as he overlooked the record-setting surge in illegal immigration since 2021.
The border crisis has left communities near the southern border struggling to cope with the overwhelming number of migrants. States like Texas have borne the brunt of the crisis, with local law enforcement and healthcare systems stretched thin. Yet, media outlets like CBS continue to focus on selective data to downplay the crisis.
CBS’s John Dickerson GASLIGHTS Viewers on Migration, Expects Them to Pretend 10M+ Border Crossings Never Happened https://t.co/YA9CazmSZs
— Jorge Bonilla (@BonillaJL) October 15, 2024
The Biden administration has faced sharp criticism for rolling back Trump-era policies that had successfully slowed the flow of illegal immigration. But instead of holding the administration accountable, CBS appears more interested in promoting a narrative that protects Biden from further political fallout. Meanwhile, the crisis at the border continues to worsen, with no real solution in sight.
“Don’t take the bait.” CBS News’ John Dickerson explains how the media should cover Donald Trump as a presidential candidate. (Video: CBS) pic.twitter.com/LWm3sNHybY
— Mike Sington (@MikeSington) November 2, 2023