{"id":2580079,"date":"2026-03-15T16:29:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T20:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/media-coverage-of-attacks-in-us-shows-its-stupidity-is-not-a-handicap-joe-concha\/"},"modified":"2026-03-15T16:32:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T20:32:58","slug":"media-coverage-of-attacks-in-us-shows-its-stupidity-is-not-a-handicap-joe-concha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/media-coverage-of-attacks-in-us-shows-its-stupidity-is-not-a-handicap-joe-concha\/","title":{"rendered":"Media coverage of attacks in US shows its &#8216;stupidity is not a handicap&#8217;: Joe Concha"},"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\">30<\/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%2Fmedia-coverage-of-attacks-in-us-shows-its-stupidity-is-not-a-handicap-joe-concha%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=2580079&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--><p>An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/handmaids-tale-author-under-fire-for-tweeting-article-that-asked-why-we-cant-say-woman-anymore\/\" title=\"\u2018Handmaid\u2019s Tale\u2019 Author Under Fire For Tweeting Article That Asked Why We Can\u2019t Say \u2018Woman\u2019 Anymore\">opinion piece argues<\/a> that legacy American media are too fast to sugarcoat violent attacks and the extremists behind them, shaping a narrative that downplays threats and biases public perception.<\/p>\n<p>Key points:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; The <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >article highlights recent incidents<\/a> in the past couple of weeks: a shooting at Old Dominion University in Virginia, a bombing attempt in New York City, and a synagogue attack in Michigan.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; It claims some coverage suggests the Trump management\u2019s motives or safety concerns, while CNN and other outlets framed suspects in ways that the author views as too lenient or misleading.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; The author contends that the Biden administration argued that \u201cwhite men were the biggest threat,\u201d a claim he says the media amplified, but that recent attacks demonstrate that \u201cstupidity is not a handicap\u201d for some in the media.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; It quotes and references remarks by Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha, who accuses outlets of \u201csugarcoating\u201d Islamic extremists and portraying them positively, comparing such coverage to \u201cSanta Claus.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Specific media incidents are discussed, including Abby Phillip\u2019s on-air apology for comments about the New York bombing and CNN\u2019s deletion of an initial post that framed the NYC bombing attempt a certain way.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; The piece notes reactions from political figures and media executives, including calls for changes in coverage leadership and broader calls for broadcasters to \u201ccorrect course\u201d in Iran-related coverage.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; A video clip and several <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/parler-pushes-back-after-apple-blocks-social-media-site-from-app-store\/\" title=\"Parler Pushes Back After Apple Blocks Social ... Site From App Store\">related stories<\/a> are mentioned as part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/climate-change-was-supposed-to-make-dc-winters-more-southern-and-its-colder-than-its-been-in-three-decades-9\/\" title=\"\u2018Climate Change\u2019 Was Supposed to Make DC Winters &#039;More Southern&#039;\u2014And It\u2019s Colder Than It\u2019s Been in Three Decades\">broader media discourse<\/a> the author is criticizing.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; The overall tone is critical of what it sees as anti-American or overly sympathetic portrayals of attackers and a reluctance to clearly label motives.<\/p>\n<p>In short, the article presents a strong critique of how some U.S. media cover violent attacks and terrorism, arguing that bias and self-censorship distort the public understanding of threats.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Media coverage of attacks in US shows its &lsquo;stupidity is not a handicap&rsquo;: Joe Concha<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2532032\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><em>Washington Examiner<\/em> columnist <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/author\/joe-concha\/\">Joe Concha<\/a> said Saturday that the &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/culture-did-a-way-better-job-of-signaling-trumps-win-than-polls\/\" title=\"Culture Did A Way Better Job Of Signaling Trump&#039;s Win Than Polls\">legacy media&#038;rdquo<\/a>; is trying to &ldquo;sugarcoat&rdquo; recent attacks in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>The past two weeks have seen various acts of violence and attempted terrorism, including <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/4490413\/old-dominion-shooting-suspect-isis\/\">a shooting at Old Dominion University<\/a> in Virginia, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/premium\/4488463\/cnn-disgraceful-new-york-isis-attack-coverage\/\">a bombing attempt in New York City<\/a>, and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/4490495\/michigan-synagogue-attack-security-vehicle-ramming\/\">a synagogue attack in Michigan<\/a>. Fox News aired an MS Now segment in which commentators speculated whether the Trump administration has an interest in keeping U.S. citizens safe, and a <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">CNN<\/span><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/entertainment\/4487837\/pathetic-cnn-media-attempt-cover-islamic-extremists-joe-concha\/\">  segment on the suspects<\/a> in New York City&rsquo;s bombing attempt as &ldquo;two Pennsylvania teenagers&rdquo; whose lives would &ldquo;drastically change&rdquo; after throwing these bombs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/entertainment\/4492337\/pink-tie-party-local-dc-designers\/\">Pink Tie Party gives platform for local DC designers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/4491570\/campaigns-influencers-exposure-alternatives-traditional-ad-buys\/\">Campaigns reach for influencer megaphones for &#8216;organic&#8217; media strategy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4492144\/news-coverage-distorting-success-guy-benson\/\">News coverage &#8216;distorting&#8217; Operation Epic Fury success: Guy Benson<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Concha said the Biden administration argued that &ldquo;white men were the biggest threat to this country,&rdquo; a statement that &ldquo;legacy media went along with.&rdquo; He said the recent attacks in the U.S., however, have proven that &ldquo;stupidity is not a handicap for some in this business.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/entertainment\/4492059\/bill-maher-accuse-trump-caught-off-guard-hormuz-closure\/\"><strong>BILL MAHER ACCUSES TRUMP OF &lsquo;BEING CAUGHT OFF GUARD&rsquo; BY HORMUZ CLOSURE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;They&rsquo;re attempting to sugarcoat these homicidal Islamic extremists and who they really are. Did you see Jake Tapper this week?&rdquo; Concha said on Fox News&rsquo;s <em>Saturday in America with Kayleigh McEnany<\/em>. &ldquo;He said, &lsquo;We didn&rsquo;t know the motivation or the politics of the Michigan synagogue attacker,&rsquo; who was clearly targeting Jewish children and hates America. That&rsquo;s what the motivation was, those were his politics.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 640px; max-height: 360px; min-width: 320px; min-height: 180px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; padding-top: 56.25%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/share.grabien.com\/share?id=3427584&amp;userid=11311&amp;usertype=user&amp;loginid=9421&amp;playercolor=%23000000&amp;playersize=auto&amp;code=1cbe8d9e2c519fa26ea503d15bb56ec1\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0px;\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Concha said it is &ldquo;anti-American&rdquo; when news outlets are &ldquo;sugarcoating bad guys&rdquo; and attempting to portray them positively, &ldquo;like Santa Claus.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4492405\/buttigieg-trump-fundraising-email-fallen-troops\/\"><strong>BUTTIGIEG RAILS AGAINST TRUMP FUNDRAISING EMAIL FEATURING FALLEN TROOPS: &lsquo;AMATEUR HOUR&rsquo;<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>CNN deleted its initial post on X, on the New York City bombing attempt, saying its initial framing &ldquo;failed to reflect the gravity of the incident.&rdquo; Anchor Abby Phillip also apologized for saying on-air that the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/entertainment\/4487924\/cnns-abby-phillip-apologizes-for-saying-nyc-bombing-attempt-targeted-mamdani\/\">bombing attempt targeted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani<\/a>, saying the bombs were &ldquo;thrown into a crowd of anti-Muslim protestors.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>War Secretary Pete Hegseth expressed interest in seeing <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/business\/4490970\/hegseth-paramount-ceo-overhaul-cnn-warner-bros\/\">Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison take over CNN<\/a> on Friday, as the company merges with CNN&rsquo;s parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery. 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