President Trump’s administration and Fox News are using the catchphrase of “common sense” to justify the president’s policies, which have been deeply divisive among the American populace. Fox News hosts and White House officials have portrayed Trump’s actions as a return to normal and common sense, with discussions on the network mentioning the term nearly 500 times in January alone. The government’s ties to right-wing media, particularly Fox News, have become increasingly apparent, with numerous former Fox News employees now working in high-level government positions.
While the administration and conservative media outlets like Fox News argue that Trump’s policies reflect common sense and have wide support among Americans, polling shows a more nuanced picture. Polls indicate that opinions on issues such as banning diversity programs, Middle East policy, deporting illegal immigrants, and transgender sports participation vary among the American public.
Despite some of Trump’s policies having majority public support, various actions such as ending the penny and requiring a photo ID to vote have not been polled recently to assess their popularity. The administration’s actions, labeled as “common sense” moves, have sparked protests and controversy within the country as the government reshapes federal programs and agencies.
Overall, the frequent use of the term “common sense” by the White House and Fox News underscores the alignment between conservative policy decisions and right-wing media. While the catchphrase aims to rally support for Trump’s initiatives, polling data suggests that public opinion on these actions is more divided than the rhetoric suggests.
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