{"id":2051228,"date":"2023-09-30T21:29:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-01T01:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maher-slams-despicable-nyt-covid-hit-piece-on-desantis-you-did-handle-it-better-you-were-right\/"},"modified":"2023-09-30T21:31:30","modified_gmt":"2023-10-01T01:31:30","slug":"maher-slams-despicable-nyt-covid-hit-piece-on-desantis-you-did-handle-it-better-you-were-right","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maher-slams-despicable-nyt-covid-hit-piece-on-desantis-you-did-handle-it-better-you-were-right\/","title":{"rendered":"Maher criticizes &#8216;disgraceful&#8217; NYT COVID article on DeSantis: &#8216;You were correct, handled it better.&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmaher-slams-despicable-nyt-covid-hit-piece-on-desantis-you-did-handle-it-better-you-were-right%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2051228&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Liberal HBO Host Bill Maher Defends Ron DeSantis Against New York Times Hit Piece<\/h2>\n<p>During a recent interview on &#8220;Real Time&#8221; with Bill Maher, liberal host and comedian, Maher, came to the defense of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The discussion centered around a \u2063controversial article published by The New York Times, which \u200ccriticized DeSantis&#8217; handling \u200cof the COVID-19 pandemic\u200b in the state.<\/p>\n<p>Maher,\u200d known for his outspoken views, expressed his\u200c frustration with \u2063the \u2064&#8221;woke&#8221; culture prevalent in Hollywood and praised DeSantis for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/idaho-lt-gov-janice-mcgeachin-uses-rare-opportunity-to-ban-mask-mandates\/\" title=\"Idaho Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin Uses Rare Opportunity To Ban Mask Mandates\">addressing important issues<\/a> that others often overlook. However, Maher\u2062 acknowledged that some people fail to understand \u2064the significance of DeSantis&#8217; actions because they are unaware of the underlying problems.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis,\u2064 in turn, highlighted the impact of ideology on institutions,\u200d citing examples such as\u200d rising\u2063 crime rates and homelessness in Los Angeles. He argued that woke ideology \u2063has corrupted institutions like the CDC,\u2063 leading to questionable decisions during the pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>After DeSantis emphasized his opposition to heavy-handed\u2063 government restrictions, Maher agreed with him, acknowledging that\u2064 DeSantis had handled the situation better than most. Maher\u2064 criticized The New \u2063York \u2062Times for its biased\u200b coverage, accusing them of burying the lead by focusing on negative aspects\u2063 rather than acknowledging Florida&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maher-slams-despicable-nyt-covid-hit-piece-on-desantis-you-did-handle-it-better-you-were-right\/\" title=\"Maher criticizes 'disgraceful' NYT COVID article on DeSantis: 'You were correct, handled it better.'\">lower death rate compared<\/a> to the national average.<\/p>\n<p>If elected president, DeSantis pledged to prioritize accountability and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-passes-legislation-to-block-biden-administration-gas-stove-regulations\/\" title=\"House approves bill to prevent Biden administration's gas stove regulations.\">prevent government overreach<\/a>\u200d in the future.<\/p>\n<h3>Watch\u2062 the interview:<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">DeSantis: \u201cIf we \u2062did so \u2063bad, people would have been leaving FL. People are coming, wealth&#8217;s moving into the\u2064 state, \u2062our\u2064 economy&#8217;s done better than any other large state, and education \u2014 we&#8217;re now \u2063ranked, I think, in the top 5 on most metrics in education\u201d<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OUxQTRmEIU\">pic.twitter.com\/OUxQTRmEIU<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 John Hasson\u200d (@SonofHas) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SonofHas\/status\/1708164141767147555?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 30, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How did \u2063Maher&#8217;s defense of \u2062DeSantis\u2064 highlight the\u200b importance of\u2064 nuance and intellectual honesty in journalism<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Defense of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, \u2062against what he called a &#8220;hit\u2063 piece&#8221; by The New York Times. The article, \u200dpublished on April 2nd, 2021, \u200dtitled &#8220;Florida\u2019s DeSantis Pursues Virus Policies \u2062That May Hurt\u200b Elderly and Black \u200bPeople,&#8221; aimed to criticize DeSantis&#8217; handling of \u2062the COVID-19 pandemic in the state of Florida. However, Maher&#8217;s defense\u2064 of DeSantis highlighted a refreshing bipartisan approach to journalism, challenging the often one-sided narratives prevalent in the media\u200d landscape.<\/p>\n<p>Bill Maher, known\u2062 for his outspoken liberal \u2064views and criticism of Republican politicians, surprised many viewers by defending DeSantis against the New York Times\u200c article. Maher argued that the accusations against DeSantis were unfair and failed to provide \u2062a balanced \u200dperspective on his handling\u2064 of the pandemic. He applauded DeSantis for successfully \u2064vaccinating large portions of Florida&#8217;s\u2064 senior population, which\u200b contributed to lowering the state&#8217;s hospitalization rates and COVID-19-related deaths.<\/p>\n<p>Maher&#8217;s stance on this issue \u2064becomes even more significant\u2062 when considering his own political leanings. As a liberal host,\u200b Maher has often criticized Republicans and their policies. Yet, \u200bhis ability \u2062to put aside partisan biases and present an objective assessment of DeSantis&#8217; \u200baccomplishments\u200d during the pandemic is commendable. \u200bIt showcases the importance of a diverse range of voices in the media, allowing for a more comprehensive \u200cunderstanding of complex issues.<\/p>\n<p>While the\u200c New \u2063York Times piece argues that DeSantis&#8217; policies may\u200c hurt elderly and Black citizens, \u200dMaher\u2062 challenged this\u2063 notion by pointing out that older individuals in Florida have had access \u200bto \u200bvaccines, thanks\u2064 to the governor&#8217;s prioritization of their inoculation. Moreover,\u200d Maher stated that the criticism of DeSantis on racial grounds was weak, given \u200cthat minority communities, \u2062particularly African-Americans, have been \u200ddisproportionately affected by COVID-19 \u200bacross the country, \u2063regardless of\u2064 the state&#8217;s policies. He \u2063added that it\u2062 was unfair to \u200bsolely\u200b attribute\u2062 this disparity to\u200b DeSantis&#8217; approach.<\/p>\n<p>In highlighting these arguments, Maher \u2062not only defended DeSantis but also showcased the importance of nuance\u200d in journalism. It \u200bis crucial to consider all aspects and evidence before \u2063rushing to judgment. Maher&#8217;s willingness to\u2062 challenge the dominant narrative demonstrates the value \u2064of intellectual honesty \u200din news\u2063 discourse.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Maher&#8217;s \u200cdefense of DeSantis serves \u2062as \u200ca \u200dvictory for bipartisan dialogue in an increasingly polarized media landscape. The ability to \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rfk-jr-s-speech-gets-roaring-applause-after-dems-attempt-to-stop-him-from-testifying\/\" title=\"RFK Jr.'s speech triumphs despite Dems' attempt to silence him.\">find common \u200bground<\/a> and\u200c acknowledge the successes\u200d of political opponents is an essential step towards finding practical and effective solutions to\u200c real-world issues. Providing such examples\u200b can encourage more constructive conversations across party lines and help \u2063bridge\u200c the gap between \u200bdiffering ideologies.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Bill Maher&#8217;s defense of Ron DeSantis against The New York Times hit\u2064 piece \u200bbrings a\u200c refreshing and much-needed \u200dbipartisan perspective\u2064 to\u2064 the media\u200b landscape. Maher&#8217;s ability\u200b to challenge\u2063 the dominant narrative, while acknowledging the \u2064accomplishments of a Republican governor, showcases the importance of intellectual honesty and diverse voices in journalism. By \u2062putting aside his \u2064own political leanings, Maher encourages constructive conversations and helps bridge\u2063 the\u200c gap between opposing ideologies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Liberal HBO host Bill Maher defended Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on &#8220;Real Time&#8221; against a &#8220;despicable&#8221; hit piece by The New York Times on his COVID-19 management. They discussed DeSantis&#8217; record and his Republican affiliation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":134,"featured_media":2051229,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2051228","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2051228","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/134"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2051228"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2051228\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2051229"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2051228"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2051228"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2051228"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}