Trump Visits Mexico
Donald Trump visited Mexico on Wednesday, followed by a highly publicized immigration speech that night in Phoenix. The New York Times reported that Trump’s diplomatic rhetoric of the day did not match his fiery speech at night. They report he seemed diplomatic and civil during his meeting with President Pena of Mexico, but during his speech in Arizona, he returned to bullying and chastising Mexicans.
Trump has had a less-than-stable relationship with The New York Times in the past. This may lead to questioning of the article’s objectivity. I find that it is a quality source of information on this subject. They offered praise for Trump’s diplomacy with Pena, but never directly criticized his immigration speech. However, their disapproval may be inferred by their critique. The visit is a critical event for the Trump campaign, so it needs accurate reporting. The most accurate report will only come through objectivity, so The New York Times has successfully put personal feelings aside and completed quality reporting of an important Trump landmark.
Include a link to the story, Riley.
A good discussion. It is important that the media try to be objective, which doesn’t mean being neutral. Reporters can include criticism, but it should come from reliable sources and not from the reporter.