Covering the Trump’s hush money trial demanded meticulous attention to detail, consistent fact-checking, and constant readiness to adapt to unfolding events. Like binoculars, reporters needed a clear and intimate view of the actions of the people involved while ensuring they maintain a reasonable distance. They needed to closely follow the movements, statements, and tactics of Trump’s legal team alongside scrutinizing the prosecution’s evidence and questioning.
The reference to batteries represents the stamina required to cover the trial. Journalists had to be continuously ready, as if energized by endless batteries, to keep up with long hours, interrogations, debates, and possible legal complications, apart from dealing with the 24/7 news cycle where updates could emerge at any moment.
Furthermore, they had to handle the criticism from divided public opinion while maintaining their professional ethics by striving to present the truth without bias. The trial was not only a test of journalists’ technical skills but also of their ability to navigate polarized political atmosphere.