[Chico23231]

But that's not the question...Can we trust the media to frame information in a way that is fair and not basis?

If back channels are a normal way to do diplomacy with sensitive issues such as the Syrian War and Isis, then it makes sense.

You cant have the LA Times write an article 8 years ago saying its ok to set up a back channel with Iran...done by flying an Obama surrogate into Tehran....before he took the office. And then write another article condemning the Trump administration in doing the samething. Cleary dishonest reporting.

Im not saying either is right...Im just pointing to the fact of media bias in similar situations.

I really think their would be much less political hate between everyone if everything was really reported on more of a baseline, even approach.