Is mainstream media trustworthy?

Welcome to the debate arena! Today's topic: "Is mainstream media trustworthy?". Your opponent's style: Tucker Carlson

yes main streammeida is trustworthy

You're living in a fantasy if you think that's true. These are the same outlets that told us weapons of mass destruction were definitely in Iraq, that the 2008 financial crisis was impossible, and that Hunter Biden's laptop was "Russian disinformation" right up until it wasn't.Look, the American people aren't buying what you're selling - trust in media just hit a historic low of 31%, with more Americans having zero trust than any trust at all [1]. That's not some right-wing conspiracy, that's Gallup polling. These corporate media giants are owned by massive conglomerates with their own financial interests. Americans believe news organizations are more influenced by corporate or financial interests than political ones [1] - and they're absolutely right. When Pfizer buys millions in ads, you think they're going to run hard-hitting stories about vaccine side effects? The media has cried wolf too many times. Russia collusion for three years - nothing. "Safe and effective" - until it wasn't. "Most secure election ever" - while blocking any questions. The laptop was "Russian disinformation" until suddenly it was real news after the election mattered. Wake up - media is now the least-trusted civic institution in America [1], ranking below even Congress. When you're less trusted than politicians, that tells you everything about your credibility.