Watching the latest Newsline segment felt like a Christmas miracle for anyone tired of the Washington media’s one-note attacks. Former Naval Intelligence Officer John Jordan and analyst Daniel Lippman tore into the predictable chorus calling President Trump the Grinch for alleged holiday economic pain, arguing the real Grinch is the press that refuses to report the full story. That criticism isn’t coming from nowhere — Democrats like Rep. Maxine Waters have publicly labeled Trump the “Grinch who stole Christmas,” and the left’s narrative has been amplified across mainstream outlets desperate for a holiday headline.
The media’s reflexive ridicule of any positive economic data is a pattern, not an accident, and conservatives see through it. When reporters and cable hosts pounce on fleeting numbers while ignoring long-term trends and policy context, they aren’t reporting — they’re scoring political points. Even mainstream segments acknowledging the “Grinch” framing demonstrate how deep the bias runs in elite newsroom culture.
Let’s be honest: hardworking Americans want lower prices, steady jobs, and common-sense policies that put family budgets first, not partisan lectures. The debate over tariffs, inflation, and the Fed’s independence is real, but the solution isn’t to hand the microphone to politicians who cheered for higher spending and open borders; it’s to demand accountability and results from those who govern. Conservatives on Newsline rightly pushed back against media theatrics that treat complex economic choices like a holiday skit.
The left’s theatrics extend beyond economics into history and identity, as we saw in the recurring claim that “Jesus was a Palestinian.” That talking point serves a modern political agenda more than it serves historical truth, and scholars and commentators have repeatedly corrected the record: Jesus was a first-century Jew from Judea, not a modern national identity retrofitted for propaganda. Conservatives defending historical honesty aren’t being petty — they’re refusing to let our foundational narratives be rewritten for political convenience.
Newsline’s willingness to scoff at the media’s Grinch narrative matters because the fight is cultural as much as it is political. When network anchors and pundits try to turn Christmas into another platform for partisan attacks, they disrespect faith, family, and the millions of Americans who just want to work and celebrate in peace. That’s why conservative outlets and commentators will keep calling out the double standards and insisting on fair reporting.
So this Christmas, don’t let the press steal your joy with predictable smears and recycled narratives. Stand with the people who put country and Constitution above cable ratings, who respect faith and history, and who demand an economy that actually serves American families. The media can try to play Grinch, but patriots know better — we’ll keep the lights on, the economy moving, and our values intact.
