It’s always that way.
When a Democrat (Clinton, Obama, Biden) is in office the MSM tones it down a lot.
When a Republican (Bush W., Trump) is in office they become vicious, no holds barred.
We expect “free” news, but there is no such thing as free anything.
“...but there is no such thing as free anything.”
And as you inferred, most times free with the truth...both parties.
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