The lack of press curiosity about former President Barack Obama’s continued proximity to power in Washington, D.C., including his residence in the ritzy Kalorama neighborhood, has raised questions.
David Garrow, the author of the comprehensive biography “Rising Star” on Obama’s formative years, discussed this issue in an interview.
He suggested that legacy media outlets like The New York Times and The Washingt
on Post have become “so politicized” that they may not be as interested in keeping an eye on Obama’s activities as they would have been in the past.
David Samuels, an interviewer, had pointed out the apparent absence of reporters staking out Obama’s D.C. home despite his continued involvement in political matters.
Garrow acknowledged that he wasn’t surprised by this lack of interest from media outlets.
Garrow also commented on the changing landscape of media, stating that outlets like The New York Times and The Washington Post are not the same as they were 20 years ago.
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He emphasized the growing politicization of these outlets, which has affected their approach to reporting.
Samuels had criticized Obama for remaining in D.C. after his presidency, suggesting that he served as the symbolic and practical head of the Democratic Party shadow government that resisted the Trump administration.
Garrow’s biography of Obama, “Rising Star,” delved into lesser-known aspects of Obama’s life before he entered politics.
The book received mixed reviews upon its release.
Overall, the discussion highlights concerns about media objectivity, the changing landscape of journalism, and the extent to which political bias might influence media coverage of influential figures..
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