Middle America's distrust of the major media isn't Trump's fault

JEFFERSON, OHIO — The banner headline in the Ashtabula Star Beacon the day after the President’s annual State of the Union Address was pretty straight forward. “Trump: End investigations; President calls for rejection of resistance politics in Washington.”

There were other critically important stories on that front page. One piece announced a new police chief for a local village. Another noted the closing of an iconic grocery store known for selling milk, eggs, and ammunition in its heyday. There was also a photo of the local high school boys’ basketball team.