The MSM despised Trump. It is not the same MSM that Bush had to deal with, not even close. For example, they resorted to flat out lying to sway public opinion and then posted any retractions on the back page. Damage done, especially for those only watching the MSM.
All it takes is one look at their current handling of Biden and the fact that Democrats and some independents actually buy what they are being told or not told. The border crisis is real, but the MSM either completely ignores it or spins it and blames it on Trump. The Afghanistan withdrawal was an absolute disaster, but again, spin from the MSM and many lemmings believe it. It is sad, but that is where we are.