Keith Olbermann's Scathing Attack on AP over "Biased" Trump Story

Former MSNBC host Keith Olbermann has launched a blistering attack on the Associated Press (AP) following their coverage of former President Trump's recent visit to Capitol Hill, accusing the news agency of publishing a "biased" and "prostituted" story.

Keith Olbermann, the former firebrand host of MSNBC and ESPN, has expressed outrage over a recent AP story covering former President Donald Trump's visit with Republican lawmakers. In a series of posts on Twitter, Olbermann characterized the article as a "wanton, biased, compromised, prostituted, unsurvivable pile of Trump-sucking propaganda."

Olbermann specifically took issue with the AP's description of Trump's return as "triumphant," suggesting that the news agency was glorifying someone who had threatened the peaceful transfer of power in the United States. He went so far as to compare the AP's coverage to the propaganda efforts of Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels.

Keith Olbermann's Scathing Attack on AP over "Biased" Trump Story

The AP's story, headlined "Cheers, cake and a fist-bump from GOP as Trump returns to Capitol Hill in a first since Jan. 6 riot," described Trump's reception among Republican lawmakers as enthusiastic and reinvigorated. The article also noted the symbolism of Trump's return to the Capitol, given his role in inciting the January 6th insurrection.

Olbermann did not specify which parts of the AP report he found to be the most "biased" in Trump's favor. The AP has not yet responded to a request for comment on Olbermann's allegations.

Keith Olbermann's Scathing Attack on AP over "Biased" Trump Story

Olbermann's attack on the AP has sparked a debate about the role of the media in covering controversial figures like Trump. Some commentators have criticized Olbermann for his inflammatory rhetoric, while others have defended his right to express his opinion.

The Trump campaign has weighed in on the controversy, accusing President Biden and his supporters of being "anti-press" and "in favor of punishing anyone who does not parrot their propaganda."

Keith Olbermann's Scathing Attack on AP over "Biased" Trump Story

Olbermann has a long history of criticizing Trump, both during his time at MSNBC and since he left the network in 2017. He has also been known to make controversial statements, including his decision to drape himself in the American flag for the cover of his anti-Trump book, which violated U.S. flag code.

Olbermann's attack on the AP is just the latest example of the ongoing debate about the role of the media in the age of Trump. As the former president remains a polarizing figure, the coverage of his actions and statements will continue to be scrutinized by both supporters and critics alike.