Cincinnati street fight proves MAGA outrage over violence only shows up when race is involved: Leila Atassi

Media Coverage of NYC & Cincinnati Violence Misses the Mark

When it comes to crime, the left and especially the media can’t help but create race narratives, whether they turn out to be true or not. Media coverage of two recent crimes — a Cincinnati brawl and a Manhattan shooting — seemed to focus more on the race of the participants than the bigger issues at stake. In fact, CNN’s Erin Burnett caught heat for reporting the Manhattan shooter as “possibly white” which turned out not to be true at all. Ambas…

Cincinnati street fight proves MAGA outrage over violence only shows up when race is involved: Leila Atassi

Ohio's MAGA politicians and right-wing media exploited a Cincinnati street fight for racial and political gain, turning an isolated incident into campaign fodder while ignoring broader causes of violence and the city’s real efforts to ensure public safety.