When journalists leave the deontological goal of being “obje…

When journalists leave the deontological goal of being “objective” journalists and just reporting the news to educate the American public, and instead engage in activist journalism and try to push an agenda and try to destroy someone (e.g. news was 95% negative on President Trump from 2016-2020), what ethical theory would justify these actions?  

Jean-Paul Sartre, the French atheist, said, “. . . If ______…

Jean-Paul Sartre, the French atheist, said, “. . . If _____________________, we find no values or commands to turn to which legitimize our conduct.  So, in the bright realm of values, we have no excuse behind us, nor justification before us.  We are alone, with no excuses.” .