Mainstream Media Discovers Trump, Ignores Architects of Endless War
The New Arab's Emad Hajjaj offers a biting cartoon on the 'Trump continuum', implying this particular brand of bombast and aggression is a recent anomaly. Conveniently absent, however, is any deep dive into the bipartisan 'continuum' of hawkish foreign policy that has defined the US for generations. Remember when George W. Bush declared a 'War on Terror' that still isn't over? Or when Biden,
having previously approved billions in aid, now 'expresses concern' for Gaza while simultaneously signing off on more weapon shipments like the one approved in March 2024 for Israel, totalling $2.5 billion? This isn't just Trump; it's a structural problem. One might wonder if the 'continuum' truly began with Trump, or if his rhetoric is merely a rawer articulation of a long-standing establishment
playbook. The media, eager to blame a single orange-faced villain, often avoids scrutinizing the cozy defense contracts, the unwavering AIPAC influence (which, for example, saw Senators like Joe Manchin receive $169,000 in 2022-2023, according to OpenSecrets.org, while consistently voting for aid packages), and the revolving door between government and military-industrial complex that truly
perpetuates this 'continuum.' It's not just a man; it's a machine.