Trump's Media War

The election of Donald Trump in 2016 caused a reality gap between the unfolding of history and the mainstream news media's interpretations of and reporting of contemporary events. This book interrogates the emergent media war around Trump, exploring topics such as his television celebrity, presidential candidacy, data-driven election campaign, use of social media, press conferences, and combative relationship with the mainstream media. Contributors rally together to map the parallels of the seemingly momentous and continuing shifts in the wider relationship between media and politics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 23 October 2018
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

The election of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States in 2016 came as a surprise to many around the world. It echoed the Brexit vote in the United Kingdom, where there was a significant disconnect between the events unfolding in history and the mainstream media's interpretation and reporting of contemporary events. This book seeks to examine the emerging media war surrounding Trump through a series of concise and insightful interventions from academics and journalists.

The book explores a range of interconnected themes to establish an agenda for examining Trump as a pivotal figure in the decline of the liberal mainstream and the rise of the right media mainstream in the United States. These topics include Trump's television celebrity, his presidential candidacy, his data-driven election campaign, his use of social media, his press conferences, and his combative relationship with the mainstream media. Additionally, the book delves into the issue of "fake news" and the administration's defense of "alternative facts."

The contributors to this book come together to map the parallels between the seemingly momentous and ongoing shifts in the wider relationship between media and politics. They offer a comprehensive analysis of Trump's media strategy, examining how he has used the media to his advantage and to undermine the credibility of traditional news outlets. They also explore the impact of this media war on public discourse and political polarization.

In conclusion, the election of Donald Trump as US President in 2016 marked a significant turning point in the relationship between media and politics. This book provides a valuable contribution to the ongoing debate about the role of the media in shaping public opinion and political outcomes. By examining the emerging media war around Trump, it sheds light on the challenges and opportunities facing the media in the digital age.

Weight: 390g
Dimension: 171 x 160 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783319940687
Edition number: 1st ed. 2019