Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana has penned an exclusive excerpt from his book, ‘How to Test Negative for Stupid: And Why Washington Never Will,’ in which he offers a critical look at the transformation of the media from an independent watchdog to an attack dog during the coverage of the Trump-Russia collusion allegations. He describes how the mainstream media, many of whom had leaned left, had become more extreme and had abandoned any attempt at objectivity, resulting in a frenzy of reporting filled with unsubstantiated claims and anonymous sources. According to Kennedy, this shift in media behavior contributed to the spread of false narratives, eroding trust in the media. He also highlights the involvement of political actors and the broader implications of the media’s role in shaping public perception and opinion.