“Defund the media” (#DefundtheMedia)
“Defund the media”—a different take on the media-publicized movement to defund the police—is a saying that has been printed on many images. #DefundtheMedia was popularized as a backlash that followed the George Floyd protest. (George Floyd was a 46-year-old African-American man who was killed during an arrest by a Minneapolis Police Department officer, on May 26, 2020.)
The hashtag had been used earlier. “Say no to Tommy Hilfiger and Vera Wang #defundthemedia” was posted on Twitter by Tim Gungoll on November 9, 2012. “I like it new hashtag defund the media #defundthemedia” was posted on Twitter by ProudTrumpNationalist on October 18, 2016.
”#defundthemedia” was posted on Twitter by Dee (and others) on June 3, 2020. “#defundthemedia is the worst hashtag I have ever seen. And I’ve seen a few” was posted on Twitter by Simon Dell on June 4, 2020. “Brilliant hashtag! #DefundTheMedia” was posted on Twitter by Huntress on June 5, 2020. “Defund the Media” was trademarked with a date of first use of July 7, 2020.
Wikipedia: Defund the police
“Defund the police” is a slogan that supports divesting funds from police departments and reallocating them to non-policing forms of public safety and community support, such as social services, youth services, housing, education, healthcare and other community resources. Activists who use the phrase may do so with varying intentions; some seek modest reductions, while others argue for full defunding as a step toward the abolition of contemporary police services. Activists that support the defunding of police departments often argue that investing in community programs could provide a better crime deterrent for communities; funds would go toward addressing social issues, like poverty, homelessness, and mental disorders. Police abolitionists call for replacing existing police forces with other systems of public safety, like housing, employment, community health, education, and other programs.
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Tim Gungoll
@timgungoll
Say no to Tommy Hilfiger and Vera Wang #defundthemedia
5:18 AM · Nov 9, 2012·Twitter Web Client
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ProudTrumpNationalist
@pmswolfy
I like it new hashtag defund the media #defundthemedia
8:17 PM · Oct 18, 2016·Twitter for Android
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Dee
@LongIslandLady2
@Alyssa_Milano #defundHollywood #BOYCOTTHOLLYWOOD Stop giving these traitors our hard earned money. Let the illegals, criminals and gang members pay to watch their “entertainment” #defundthemedia
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Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump
· Jun 3
If you watch Fake News @CNN or MSDNC, you would think that the killers, terrorists, arsonists, anarchists, thugs, hoodlums, looters, ANTIFA & others, would be the nicest, kindest most wonderful people in the Whole Wide World. No, they are what they are - very bad for our Country!
9:23 AM · Jun 3, 2020·Twitter Web App
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Nick
@rollinthunder72
Replying to @IvisonJ
This PM is an idiot and YOU the #MSM coddle him to find excuses for his blatant ignorance and stupidity. We all know @JustinTrudeau is stupid but your protection of it and lack of accountability is the true #CORRUPTION in Canada.
#DefundTheMedia
Disgusting hypocrites!
10:46 AM · Jun 3, 2020·Twitter for Android
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JMN USA
@TheSheepof
Media created this monster. The monster always comes back for it’s maker in the end.
The new narrative should be defund the media. They are the real enemy of the people. Not the police. #defundthemedia
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Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump
· Jun 4
Nasty! twitter.com/stillgray/stat…
11:55 AM · Jun 4, 2020·Twitter Web App
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Simon Dell
@IAmSimonDell
Replying to @SaveOurEurope and @newscomauHQ
#defundthemedia is the worst hashtag I have ever seen. And I’ve seen a few.
11:23 PM · Jun 4, 2020·Twitter Web App
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Huntress
@BatmansHuntress
Replying to @DeboKnows
Brilliant hashtag! #DefundTheMedia
9:10 AM · Jun 5, 2020·Twitter Web App
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@covidcollection
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4:41 PM · Jun 9, 2020·Twitter Web App
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Defund police or mainstream media?
Jun 11, 2020
SamanthaMarika1
My thoughts on why defunding mainstream media would do more for race relations than defunding the police.
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Melissa Tate
@TheRightMelissa
Replying to @realDonaldTrump
We need to defund the mainstream media… that will solve almost a 100% of the racial division in this country. #DefundTheMedia
11:01 PM · Jun 14, 2020·Twitter Web App
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David Snell
this Story when the democrooks wants to defund the police. and I believe we should defund big stream Media
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Breadth of rightwing Portland protest network reveals energized Trump base
Organizers able to draw support from mainstream Republicans and extremist groups – including some prepared for violence
Jason Wilson in Portland @jason_a_w
Thu 3 Sep 2020 05.00 EDT
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One recent protest, and another planned for this week are themed “Defund the Media” and another, held Monday, was called “Trump RALLY/Oregon Trafficking Awareness”.
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Austin Jarboe
@austin_jarboe
All the more reason to #DefundTheMedia
Excuse me while I dismiss your reflection of unreality
Americans, when they look at themselves in the mirror are enthralled by their reflection. But what exactly is that reflection?
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9:05 PM · Sep 28, 2020·Twitter Web App
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