Double Standard Exposed: Media Silence on US Driver Killing Venezuelan Immigrants

Tulsa Hit-and-Run Highlights Double Standard in Media Coverage of Accidents Involving Immigrants On the night of June 2nd, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a tragic accident involving a drunk US driver and two Venezuelan motorcyclists brought the issue of media bias into sharp focus. One motorcyclist died, and the other sustained critical injuries. The driver, James Bass, was arrested. The incident, however, has received far less media attention than similar accidents involving immigrants as perpetrators. "Now everyone is silent," says Carlos Eduardo Espina, the video creator, in his video discussing the event. He points out the disparity in media coverage, arguing that when an immigrant harms a US citizen, the story is widely reported, but when the reverse happens, the attention is significantly less. Espina's video has garnered significant attention online, highlighting the public's concern about perceived inequalities in news reporting. The lack of widespread coverage of this specific incident raises questions about the role of media bias in shaping public perception of such events. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of fair and unbiased reporting across all communities. It also underscores the need for continued dialogue about the challenges and complexities faced by immigrants in the US.