“The difference between this election cycle and past election cycles is that, because it seems like we’ve been here before and we know how batshit crazy Maga can be, that mainstream media isn’t platforming the crazy as often,”

Tara Setmayer · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-15

Setmayer said mainstream media is now reporting Maga claims with skepticism rather than platforming them as in past cycles.