In a recent column for The Philadelphia Inquirer, columnist Will Bunch called out former President Donald Trump for his blatant lies regarding Project 2025. Bunch condemned Trump’s attempt to distance himself from the project while simultaneously claiming to know nothing about it, labeling it as Trump’s 2024 version of the “Big Lie.”
Bunch pointed out the absurdity of Trump’s claims, highlighting the public and well-documented connections between Project 2025 and Trump’s inner circle. Despite this, Trump continues to push his false narrative, relying on a certain segment of the press to let him get away with it.
However, Bunch argues that the media has a responsibility to hold Trump accountable and not simply parrot his claims without scrutiny. He criticized outlets like The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post for running credulous headlines that took Trump’s denials at face value. Bunch emphasized the importance of journalists asking tough questions and demanding specific answers from Trump.
One of the key questions that Bunch believes the media should be pressing Trump on is what exactly he disagrees with in Project 2025. Rather than accepting vague denials, journalists should be digging into the details and pressing Trump for specific reasons behind his disavowal of the 900-page document.
Ultimately, Bunch argues that the real story lies in the specifics that Trump is avoiding, and it is up to the media to push for transparency and accountability in order to uncover the truth behind Trump’s false claims. By doing so, journalists can provide the public with a clearer understanding of the situation and hold those in power accountable for their words and actions.
