The show was about Trump, and only about Trump. Why would they bring up anyone else?
And stating that Trump made those statements is true, saying that others also make idiotic statements does not change that.
And stating that Trump made those statements is true, saying that others also make idiotic statements does not change that.
Focus on the topic is also the defining characteristic of a good article.
That question can't be answered. What do you think the topic of this piece was? The title was "President-Elect Trump". The piece was not about "let's talk about Trump as the future president". Rather, it was about, "things are going to get frighteningly bad under Trump".
Staying on topic and selective blindness are very different things. The latter was on bold display here, and is a defining characteristic of a hit piece.