I think part of the problem is Fox News itself, with its incessant assertion that it's being fair and balanced. I think this put pressure on other news networks to work harder at presenting both sides in like fashion, ignoring facts and falsities as part of that process.

I have been complaining at least since Trump was elected that the news should call him out immediately and forcefully every freaking time he lies. And fucking call them lies. There is no need to sugarcoat this shit, and it does more harm than good to do so.