Chris Quinn, The Plain Dealer’s Cleveland correspondent, has some thoughtful and honest words for readers who are upset by the critical coverage of Trump.
Chris Quinn of The Cleveland wrote some wise and sincere words for those unhappy about the important reporting on Trump. Chris Quinn of The Cleveland wrote some wise and sincere remarks for readers unhappy over Trump’s important reporting.
Chris Quinn, The Plain Dealer’s Cleveland correspondent, has some thoughtful and honest words for readers who are upset by the critical coverage of Trump.
LOADINGERROR LOADING. The editor of The Plain Dealer in Cleveland told readers that critical coverage of Donald Trump was necessary despite their objections.. “The north star here is truth,” Chris Quinn wrote in a letter from the editor on Saturday. “We tell the truth, even when it offends some of the people who pay us for information.”. Advertisement. “The truth is that Donald Trump undermined faith in our elections in his false bid to retain the presidency,” he continued. “He sparked an insurrection intended to overthrow our government and keep himself in power. No president in our history has done worse. This is not subjective. We all saw it.”. Quinn expressed sympathy with Trump fans who were frustrated that their local news source does not “recognize what they see in [Trump].” But that won’t stop the coverage.. “The facts involving Trump are crystal clear, and as news people, we cannot pretend otherwise, as unpopular as that might be with a segment of our readers,” he wrote. “There aren’t two sides to facts. People who say the earth is flat don’t get space on our platforms. If that offends them, so be it.”. Quinn wrote that President Joe Biden’s “mindset” and “success” were up for debate but cited the “false equivalency” by some readers who equate him to Trump.. Advertisement. “Biden has done nothing remotely close to the egregious, anti-American acts of Trump,” the editor wrote.. Quinn acknowledged the editorial tightrope he walked in writing the letter. “No matter how I present it, I’ll offend some thoughtful, decent people,” he wrote.. Cleveland is the seat of Cuyahoga County, where Biden won 42 of 59 communities and earned 66.4% of the vote in 2020. Trump, however, handily won Ohio overall.. In March polling the former president held a comfortable lead in the state over Biden for their expected rematch in November.. Support HuffPost. Our 2024 Coverage Needs You. Your Loyalty Means The World To Us. At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.. Whether you come to HuffPost for updates on the 2024 presidential race, hard-hitting investigations into critical issues facing our country today, or trending stories that make you laugh, we appreciate you. The truth is, news costs money to produce, and we are proud that we have never put our stories behind an expensive paywall.. Would you join us to help keep our stories free for all? Your contribution of as little as $2 will go a long way.. As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That’s why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.. Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we’ll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can’t find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.. Contribute as little as $2 to keep our news free for all.. Dear HuffPost Reader. Thank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.. The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. Would you consider becoming a regular HuffPost contributor?. Dear HuffPost Reader. Thank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.. The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. If circumstances have changed since you last contributed, we hope you’ll consider contributing to HuffPost once more.. Support HuffPost. Already contributed? Log in to hide these messages.. Advertisement. Related. Donald Trump. Donald Trump Has Easter Message For Some GOP Lawmakers: ‘Cowards And Weaklings!’. Stephen Colbert Pokes Trump Right In His 2 Sorest Spots In Scathing Joke. Trump Has Posted A $175 Million Bond To Avert Asset Seizure As He Appeals NY Fraud Penalty
