Is the Media Distracting Us? Seth Meyers' Satire Highlights Selective Reporting on Biden

The recent video by Late Night with Seth Meyers has sparked a discussion about media bias. The segment cleverly uses news clips to illustrate the media's disproportionate focus on President Biden's age while downplaying other significant political events. Meyers highlights this selective reporting, suggesting it's a deliberate attempt to distract from more pressing issues. One news clip shows Republicans escalating their pursuit of answers about President Biden's health and an alleged cover-up. Another shows commentators labeling the situation the "biggest scandal in American history." This contrast with the lack of similar attention given to other events forms the basis of Meyers' comedic critique. Meyers' concluding remarks about cognitive tests add a layer of humorous irony. The video's satirical approach, while not directly reporting news, provides a valuable commentary on the current media landscape and raises questions about journalistic ethics and responsibility.