by Tom Elliott at grabienews
If you ever need a reminder that the media’s version of reality often exists in a parallel universe, look no further than their coverage of the Los Angeles riots. While storefronts were looted, streets ablaze, and chaos reigned throughout the city, America’s news anchors and pundits assured us that what we were seeing wasn’t real — or at the very least, not nearly as bad as our lying eyes suggested.
In our latest supercut, we compile the most head-scratching, reality-defying, and Orwellian moments from the press corps as they worked overtime to convince audiences that everything was totally normal — or better yet, entirely peaceful.
SUPERCUT!
Corporate media: These murderous riots are actually mostly peaceful pic.twitter.com/9Aig54BoH2
— Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) June 9, 2025
Here are a few of the “highlights”:
1. “That was a real riot…” — Dana Bash (CNN)
Apparently, 1992 was the only riot that ever counted. Carrying a flag? Not illegal. Setting fires, throwing bottles, attacking police? Just expressive choreography. Bash distinguished the past from the present by implying that today’s unrest simply didn’t meet the bar. Why? Because it’s 2024 — and the narrative must be preserved.
2. “The agents are the problem.” — Rep. Joaquin Castro
In a twist straight from the Upside Down, Castro blamed federal agents for “provoking” protests and staging fake aggression. The protesters? Merely victims of an elaborate cosplay conspiracy involving badges and body armor.
3. “He just doesn’t like the scenes.” — Rep. Nanette Barragán
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