cowardice

The cowardice of the press to compare Trump to fascist leaders of yesteryear has helped to normalize his words and deeds.

It is tragic that the Washington Post, which once employed Ben Bagdikian would stoop to showing cowardice in the face of this historic challenge.

The way to get there, however, is not through transparently phony defenses of transparent cowardice.

The move was also roundly condemned by former top Post editor Marty Baron, who called the move "cowardice."

"Their courage stands in stark contrast to his cowardice in targeting vulnerable young girls."