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Media Influence and Propaganda
The discussion also brings to light the role of media in shaping narratives. Conservative commentators accuse left-leaning outlets of manipulating public sentiment through propaganda, spotlighting stories from prisons in El Salvador and the treatment of detainees as part of an effort to elicit emotional responses and distract from the actions of gangs. They assert that such narratives aim to cast deportation efforts in an overwhelmingly negative light while ignoring the criminal histories of those being deported.
While some claims made by media reports have drawn significant attention, conservatives contend that the narrative fails to recognize the lawfulness and rationale behind deportations carried out under the Trump administration.