Other than that, it's obviously inappropriate for the press to target a private citizen for their (crazy) views.
Otherwise, you're justifying press vetting every random person.
If people weren't blinded by this involving Trump and this particular conspiracy, they'd realize how crazy/irresponsible that is.
If you use this standard consistently, it would destroy the concept of free speech.
Except of course these outlets are selectively targeting whose crazy views get outed and subjected to an outrage mob.