> will undoubtedly influence the opinions of millions.

Is this actually true, based on just one statement?

Usually the ones who change their minds so easily, are following a person like a cult almost, and go with whatever they say, whenever they say.

There aren't huge masses of millions of people idly watching TV, coming across an interview with some random baseball star and trusts his opinion on stuff.

Personally, I think in generally the problem is "celebrity worship", and all the related things, rather than just about the specific person who said something, or even about the platform. People are so quick to just go "Well, I like that person, so whatever they say, is what I think more or less" which is absolutely bananas to me.