• JasonDJ@lemmy.zip
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      5 days ago

      Very biased print media tends to use the least-flattering shots in articles about politicians they don’t agree with.

      This is very intentional, and definitely a “both sides” thing. Though conservative media sometimes goes a bit further and alters the photos extensively to make them look even worse and use old/out-of-context photos. I particularly remember one where Biden was shopped to look red with skin conditions, and the lighting altered to give more of a gloomy atmosphere, making him look a bit demonic. That was on Fox News (.com article). I remember finding the original photo and posting it side-by-side on Reddit years ago.

      I’m not saying this because I like or am trying to defend Trump. He’s a piece of shit and needs to be held accountable. Just keeping people aware of the subtle ways they (all of them) try to influence our opinions.