From conscience to platforming Trump: inside the slow death of ‘woke’ ESPN

The article discusses the shift in ESPN's editorial stance, which has transitioned from being perceived as overly progressive to a more neutral or conservative position during Donald Trump's second term. This change was highlighted by Trump's recent interview on the Pat McAfee Show, which aired on Veterans Day. During the interview, Trump criticized President Joe Biden, took credit for high approval ratings of the Department for Veteran Affairs, and claimed victory over the Democrats in a government shutdown. The interview marked a significant moment for ESPN, as it was the first time Trump appeared on the network as a sitting president, leading some viewers to compare it to Fox News.