Pauline Hanson blames ‘fake news’ media for her bad press. But serious leaders have to own their actions
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is facing criticism for blaming the media for negative coverage regarding her recent controversial comments. The article argues that her strategy of attacking journalists mirrors Donald Trump's tactics to deflect accountability.
Why it matters
It highlights the growing trend of populist politicians using 'fake news' rhetoric to undermine media scrutiny and avoid political responsibility.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson this week claimed there was ‘a concerted effort by some in the media to constantly take my comments out of context’. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP One Nation leader Pauline Hanson this week claimed there was ‘a concerted effort by some in the media to constantly take my comments out of context’. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP Pauline Hanson Analysis Pauline Hanson blames ‘fake news’ media for her bad press. But serious leaders have to own their actions Josh Butler In a fortnight of rolling blunders, the One Nation leader digs deep into the Trump playbook of blame-shifting
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