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It’s no big secret that the mainstream media have been massive hypocrites with their glowing coverage of the George Floyd protests in contrast with how they scolded and ripped Reopen marchers just weeks ago and mask-shamed Alabama beachgoers not long after that.

But sometimes their double standards are so glaringly obvious that they must be pointed out, not only to show skeptics of media bias allegations that there is truth behind the claims, but also to document them for the record.

Such was the case with NPR this week after the Trump campaign announced President Trump would be back on the campaign trail and holding rallies later this month. Here’s a pretty straight-up report from CBS News on the campaign’s announcement:

President Trump is set to return to his campaign’s signature rallies in the next two weeks after a three-month hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. Advisers to the president’s re-election campaign are still parsing through locations and venues for the traditionally packed rallies, as well as safety measures to be implemented.

Mr. Trump’s campaign manager Brad Parscale plans to present the president with options for an upcoming campaign tour this week. “Americans are ready to get back to action and so is President Trump,” Parscale said in a statement. “The great American comeback is real and the rallies will be tremendous. You’ll again see the kind of crowds and enthusiasm that sleepy Joe Biden can only dream of.”

Here’s how NPR “covered” it – by suddenly remembering the Wuhan virus was a thing:

President Trump is set to begin holding large political rallies this month, despite the ongoing pandemic. His campaign did not comment on the specifics of safety protocols.https://t.co/Qros8DtDha

— NPR (@NPR) June 9, 2020

President Trump will hit the campaign trail this month — despite the deadly coronavirus pandemic, which continues to impact the lives and livelihoods of households across the country.

"The rallies will be tremendous," a campaign manager said. https://t.co/hZ1nV45d00

— NPR (@NPR) June 9, 2020

They did it with TX Gov. Greg Abbott and FL Gov. Ron DeSantis, too, regarding their respective reopening processes:

Texas reported a record-breaking number of COVID-19 hospitalizations Monday, as Gov. Greg Abbott moves forward with plans to reopen more businesses and double capacity.https://t.co/UfRnMSJscj

— NPR (@NPR) June 9, 2020

COVID-19 cases in Florida are back on the rise — leading to worries that relaxed guidelines could lead to new outbreaks and even a second wave of infections.https://t.co/YsqCvI5mC7

— NPR (@NPR) June 9, 2020

But contrast that with their coverage of the protests:

Thousands of voices at a protest in D.C. came together to sing the Bill Withers classic "Lean on Me," led by local musician Kenny Sway.

"It sounded like unity and togetherness," he says. "It sounded like love and pureness of the people."
https://t.co/KdDHFuVbTf

— NPR (@NPR) June 6, 2020

Throngs of protesters gathered in front of the Lincoln Memorial for a rally that was slated to be just the first of over a dozen similar events at landmarks around the greater D.C. region on Saturday. https://t.co/1hZILsxjQp pic.twitter.com/2MECU3GDUC

— NPR (@NPR) June 6, 2020

There’s a lot to unpack in this current moment. Protests, police, unrest. @samsanders talks it out with Aunt Betty, @MelissaDSegura, @nprkyoung, and folks in his neighborhood.

Here’s their chat: https://t.co/jEupxe2f95

— It's Been A Minute (@NPRItsBeenAMin) June 5, 2020

Dozens of public health and disease experts have signed an open letter in support of the nationwide anti-racism protests.

"White supremacy is a lethal public health issue that predates and contributes to COVID-19," they wrote.https://t.co/yFjEN5VlVS

— NPR (@NPR) June 8, 2020

And yet the media continues to wonder why so many no longer trust them? This is nuts. Either it’s ok to get together in large groups now for political expression or it’s not, mainstream media. Pick a side and stick with it or STHU.