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BigmanPigman

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32. It must have worked since NONE are going to show it!
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 05:28 AM
8 hrs ago

Acosta Calls Out TV Nets In Blistering Rant:'Do Not Let Trump Air A Bunch Of Stupid, Crazy Lies On National Television!
https://jimacosta.substack.com/p/acosta-calls-out-tv-nets-in-blistering

Acosta Calls Out TV Nets In Blistering Rant: 'Do Not Let Trump Air A Bunch Of Stupid, Crazy Lies On National Television!'
'The Networks Have A Choice In This Country'
Tommy Christopher
Jul 15, 2026

As we reported yesterday, Trump will use a national address on Thursday night to attack elections, likely by perverting and cherry-picking declassified intel — and maybe much more.

On Wednesday’s show, Jim called on the TV networks to think better of airing Trump’s “stupid crazy lies” live:

JIM ACOSTA: And my attitude on this is that, you know, you brought up Putin. In dictatorships, the state media have to go along with the government and they have to air these crazy lies to the public to brainwash people.

We have a choice in this country, the networks have a choice in the country, and they should absolutely, positively not air this madman’s on Thursday night. We should not be subjected to.

And people who are impressionable and listen to stuff and say, oh, well, Trump said it, so it must be, that should not happen.

And the broadcasters and the news networks need to exercise, please, dear God, some responsibility and courage in this moment.

Do not let him air a bunch of stupid, crazy lies on national television!

More at link with a video of Jim saying all this. https://jimacosta.substack.com/p/acosta-calls-out-tv-nets-in-blistering


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Bravo Jim Acosta! DemocracyForever 23 hrs ago #1
'Do Not Let Trump Air A Bunch Of Stupid, Crazy Lies On National Television!'" Ray Bruns 23 hrs ago #2
I know our home won't be watching. Prof. Toru Tanaka 22 hrs ago #10
Nor will ours. calimary 11 hrs ago #30
I'm gonna be busy. BobsYourUncle 6 hrs ago #33
Good for Jim Acosta, he can do this because they can't fire him FakeNoose 23 hrs ago #3
Not to be confused with Dr. T 23 hrs ago #4
the 2 main factors in today's media acquiescence BaronChocula 23 hrs ago #5
Take your pick SomedayKindaLove 22 hrs ago #12
If they air this speech, they cross the line, admitting that they are definitely in cahoots. GoodRaisin 22 hrs ago #15
-- in cahoots with pro white male bodies like the republican party WorseDayEver 21 hrs ago #20
Wondering here. One time we had something called Democratic RESPONSE time. bluestarone 23 hrs ago #6
That is for State of the Union Amaryllis 22 hrs ago #7
Ah yea your right.but seems like wqhae a president call for prime trime message bluestarone 22 hrs ago #8
Agree! Amaryllis 22 hrs ago #11
You know what will happen instead of equal time for Democrats... Boomerproud 17 hrs ago #26
I don't doubt that at all. bluestarone 17 hrs ago #28
And yet... druidity33 17 hrs ago #25
Rules don't apply to him. He has a special exemption from rules. Amaryllis 17 hrs ago #27
Don't worry... they will n/t hibbing 22 hrs ago #9
How Many WILL NOT Watch Mr.Bee 22 hrs ago #13
This should be the lead-up and follow-up music on every station: NBachers 22 hrs ago #14
Sort of remember this was on Obama playlist back when he ALBliberal 21 hrs ago #17
Like talking to the wind Figarosmom 22 hrs ago #16
That the media is doing this is a VERY clear indicator of how deep into fascism we are. Karasu 21 hrs ago #18
Oh let him talk. tavernier 21 hrs ago #19
Do not allow a promotion of lies WorseDayEver 21 hrs ago #21
This. It's fucking 1984 shit and he's only going to want to do more of it. Karasu 20 hrs ago #22
NO! He's said WAY more than enough by now. calimary 11 hrs ago #31
Agree malaise 18 hrs ago #23
"Trump Said Words" isn't news. The story -- or the BS -- behind those words: THAT'S the news! Beartracks 17 hrs ago #24
More and more it appears like the news networks need to be completely gotten rid of oldmanlynn 14 hrs ago #29
It must have worked since NONE are going to show it! BigmanPigman 8 hrs ago #32
if the networks were reputable moonshinegnomie 4 hrs ago #34
Exactly: " a bunch is stupid crazy lies." Stop pretending it's normal. Martin68 59 min ago #35
Don't even air it at all. mdbl 23 min ago #36
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