>The mainstream media isn't talking about it to get rid of Trump.
That has became a bit of a meme ever since Bill Maher pointed out recession would both prevent Trump's reelection and also judged it as preferable over Trump.
"Well, you should wish for a recession,” Maher said, interrupting Nichols. “'Cause that will definitely get him [Trump] unelected." [1]
He followed it up with more of the same in a later episode [2].
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[1] https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/hbos-maher-prefers-r...