Clinton Quote by Kevin Drum
![“The FBI released its report on [Hillary] Clinton's emails. It exonerated her almost completely, but a few days later Matt Lauer obliviously spent a full third of his interview with Clinton on the emails anyway. Lauer was widely pilloried for this.” quote by Kevin Drum](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3ed/kevin-drum-9635_clinton_the-fbi-released-its-report-on-hillary-c_2460121.jpg)
“The FBI released its report on [Hillary] Clinton's emails. It exonerated her almost completely, but a few days later Matt Lauer obliviously spent a full third of his interview with Clinton on the emails anyway. Lauer was widely pilloried for this.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The New York Times, “FBI Report on Clinton Emails”, 2016
The report cleared Clinton of wrongdoing, yet media focus persisted, showing how narratives can outweigh facts.
In simple terms: Facts were ignored in favor of a sensational story.
Key Takeaway
Question sources beyond headlines.
Themes
media bias
politics
accountability
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
analytical
commentary
When to use this quote
- news reporting
- political commentary
- media analysis
Key Concepts
journalism
confirmation bias
public perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How does sensationalism affect public trust?
- What responsibilities do journalists have in reporting cleared investigations?
A Different Perspective
Even cleared reports can be eclipsed by sensational coverage.
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