Since the launch of the second Trump Administration, I’ve noticed a growing number of complaints about our coverage of federal agencies and government departments. Some readers seem convinced that reporting on administrative actions amounts to pushing propaganda for Donald Trump. Let’s set the record straight.
Was it propaganda when we reported on government initiatives under the Biden Administration? Is it propaganda when we cover the Shapiro Administration here in Pennsylvania? Of course not. Reporting on what your government is doing, regardless of who occupies the Oval Office or the Governor’s Mansion, is part of our job.
Our Focus: Chester County First, But Not Chester County Only
At MyChesCo, our primary focus has always been Chester County and the surrounding region. That’s our mission. However, we occasionally cover select national and federal stories, especially when they involve administrative actions that could affect you directly.
We also tend to publish these national updates on Sundays and Mondays, when the flow of local news is lighter. This scheduling ensures our primary focus remains on Chester County without ignoring federal initiatives that may impact veterans, taxpayers, families, or small business owners in our community.
Administrative Actions Are Not Political Statements
A large portion of these stories highlight administrative functions, not political debates. For example, when the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announces it’s set records in processing disability claims or expands its mobile app to streamline travel reimbursements, that isn’t political spin. That’s relevant information for veterans and their families in our area.
We aren’t endorsing anyone’s agenda; we’re sharing updates about how public services operate. The fact that these actions take place under a Republican or Democratic administration doesn’t make them inherently partisan.
Why Some Agencies Don’t Appear in Our Coverage
Some readers have also asked why we don’t report more frequently on certain departments, like the U.S. Department of Education. The answer is straightforward: we weigh local relevance.
Take the Department of Education’s recent updates, for example. Many have focused on Title IX investigations involving institutions like Haverford College, several Northern Virginia school divisions, and four Kansas school districts. Unless these developments have a direct tie to our region, we prioritize stories that matter more immediately to Chester County residents.
Our Commitment
The bottom line is simple: MyChesCo is committed to keeping you informed, not swaying your vote. We report on administrative actions to help you understand how federal and state agencies operate and how those operations affect your daily life.
Accusing every piece of coverage involving federal agencies under a specific administration of being propaganda misses the point — and undermines the very idea of informed citizenship.
No matter who’s in charge in Washington or Harrisburg, our approach remains the same: provide facts, focus on relevance, and serve the Chester County community first.
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