Fox News’s coverage of the Minnesota lawmaker shootings, particularly their handling of Vance Boelter’s political background, is a textbook example of narrative manipulation. By highlighting that Boelter had “No Kings” signs in his vehicle and referencing protests against Trump-era ICE raids, Fox News subtly implies a left-wing association—despite overwhelming evidence that Boelter was a deeply religious conservative with a history of supporting Donald Trump.
This selective framing misleads readers, distracting from the reality that Boelter’s actions were rooted in right-wing extremism and targeting of Democratic lawmakers.
The facts are clear: Boelter was described by friends and associates as a devout evangelical Christian who attended Trump rallies, registered as a Republican in Oklahoma, and voted for Trump as recently as 2024. His hit list included Democratic politicians, abortion rights advocates, and healthcare officials—targets consistent with far-right ideology. Authorities and Minnesota’s governor have labeled the attack as a “politically motivated assassination” directed at progressive leaders. Yet, Fox News’s focus on the “No Kings” slogan—historically used in anti-Trump protests—serves to muddy the waters, conveniently omitting Boelter’s well-documented conservative leanings.
This kind of reporting is not just misleading; it is dangerous. By obscuring the true nature of political violence and its sources, Fox News undermines public understanding and accountability. As a veteran and a progressive, I condemn this deliberate distortion. The public deserves honest reporting that confronts the reality of right-wing extremism, not thinly veiled attempts to shift blame or sow confusion about the motives behind political violence.
Fox News has chosen to word its coverage this way for one reason: to protect and perpetuate the far-right narrative that sustains its audience and political influence. This is not accidental—it is a deliberate act of propaganda, crafted to deflect blame from right-wing extremism and instead sow confusion about the true nature of political violence in America. Fox has a documented history of refusing to apply ideological labels to right-wing terrorists, while eagerly branding left-wing or Islamic violence as existential threats.
Their editorial choices are not just biased; they are a calculated assault on truth, designed to shield the Republican Party and its most dangerous adherents from public scrutiny and accountability. This network has abandoned even the pretense of journalism, functioning instead as a megaphone for authoritarianism, misinformation, and the normalization of political violence. Every moment Fox News is allowed to masquerade as a legitimate news outlet, it poisons the national discourse and chips away at the foundations of democracy. Their actions are not merely dishonest—they are a betrayal of the public trust and an incitement to further violence.
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