Jorge Ramos: Reporters ‘Cozy with Power,’ Act Like They’re in a Club
POLITICOs Dylan Byers has a profile out today of Univision/Fusion anchor Jorge Ramos, branding him as one of the most confrontational newsmen out there these days, on the heels of his confronting John Boehner over immigration reform.
And its that very issue where Ramos is very comfortable calling out both parties for lack of action. Ramos is also a very outspoken news anchor, a trait which has not done him any favors in Washington. Chuck Todd was asked about Ramos for the profile and simply said, Its not about us. Another reporter who didnt go on the record took a swipe at Ramos for not understanding the difference between activism and journalism.
Ramos, of course, doesnt see it that way, and the way he views it, its the establishment reporters in Washington who are falling behind when it comes to doing journalism right.
You turn on the TV, and you see very bland interviews. Journalists in the United States are very cozy with power, very close to those in power. They laugh with them. They go to the [White House] correspondents dinner with them. They have lunch together. They marry each other. Theyre way too close to each other. I think as journalists we have to keep our distance from power.
Im not seeing tough questions asked on American television, he added later. Im not seeing those correspondents that would question those in power. Its like a club. We are not asking the tough questions.
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