Rainn Wilson Critiques Media Over Biden Coverage

Rainn Wilson, star of 'The Office,' criticized left-leaning media for failing to scrutinize the Biden administration as rigorously as the Trump administration, citing poll data that 40% of Americans distrust mainstream media. In an interview with MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle on his 'Soul Boom' podcast, Wilson argued that this uneven scrutiny contributes to the media's credibility crisis. Ruhle attributed declining trust partly to deliberate attacks by figures like Donald Trump and Elon Musk and linked it to a broader erosion of confidence in institutions. Wilson accused left-wing outlets of minimizing issues like inflation and immigration during Biden's presidency and suggested this denial alienates viewers. Ruhle defended her network's coverage, especially on immigration, but Wilson insisted media bias plays a central role in the trust deficit. The exchange highlights debates about media accountability and the root causes of public skepticism toward news organizations.