Why Independents Should Demand Better Journalism

The real story from the Kristen Welker and Donald Trump interview is not just Trump’s answers. It is the bigger question facing American journalism. Have journalists become too willing to let politicians dodge, spin, and spread falsehoods without enough pushback? In this Fiercely Independent short take, Chris argues that media accountability matters, especially for independent voters who want truth over political theater. Journalists owe the public more than access. They owe us truth, integrity, and the courage to challenge power. Stay fierce. Stay independent.