SBF was also a political significant 'donor' - the publications who have given him the white glove treatment are all aligned with politics he supported. Smart guy, knows how the world works
No, the media are just useless. From the endless promotion of SBF to heralding Elizabth Holmes as the messiah, the media seem to do zero due diligence on the subjects they report on.
But apparently it’s our “civic duty” to read, spread, and talk about the endless garbage they promote.