Viral confrontation at political convention reveals what’s wrong with ‘news’ from influencers

By: Seth Tupper

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 764

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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I should spend more time on social media.

Unlike most people, who are free to protect their mental health by reducing their social media intake, journalists are obligated to spend an increasing amount of time on social platforms like Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). My resistance to that trend has occasionally put me at a professional disadvantage, because social media has become the best way to monitor the statements and activities of some newsmakers.

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