Michael Schellenberger

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2/22/2025, 2:07:30 AM
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Michael Shellenberger
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Media outlets uncritically embraced the notion that what Trump had done was unconstitutional. They uncritically accepted claims that USAID people would somehow be put in grave danger. It was all total nonsense, the evidence shows.
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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329d
For weeks, the media said that, by eliminating USAID, Trump had created a "constitutional crisis" and "abandoned" vulnerable people. It was all nonsense. A federal judge today ruled that the "risk posed to USAID employees... is far more minimal than it initially appeared. "

The statement addresses a legal ruling regarding claims of emotional and employment-related harm due to actions by USAID, in response to media narratives about constitutional issues and safety risks. It critiques the media's portrayal of the situation and presents the court's findings as evidence against those claims.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to clarify misconceptions and reduce harm by presenting factual court findings, aligning with the principle of doing no harm. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    It respects privacy and dignity by focusing on legal and organizational actions rather than personal attacks, adhering to the principle of respecting privacy and dignity. [+1]
  3. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in constructive criticism of media narratives, focusing on factual discrepancies rather than personal attacks, aligning with the principle of constructive criticism. [+1]