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Trump Blasts ‘Fake News’ and ‘Failing’ Media Outlets
Fred Lucas / @FredLucasWH / February 16, 2017
President Donald Trump holds a press conference Thursday in the White House East Room, which became combative at times.
President Donald Trump went toe-to-toe with the media at a White House press conference Thursday, using terms such as “fake news” and “failing” to describe many of the recent stories about his administration.
“The public doesn’t believe you people anymore,” @POTUS says.
“I turn on the TV, open the newspapers, and I see stories of chaos, chaos,” Trump said. “Yet it is the exact opposite. This administration is running like a fine-tuned machine, despite the fact that I can’t get my Cabinet approved.” more below
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He also said, “In other words, the media’s trying to attack our administration because they know we are following through on pledges that we made and they’re not happy about it for whatever reason.”
During the press conference, CNN’s Jim Acosta asked, “Aren’t you concerned, sir, that you are undermining the people’s faith in the First Amendment, freedom of the press, the press in this country, when you call stories you don’t like ‘fake news?’”
Trump said, “I’m changing it from fake news, though. Very fake news.” ~Read More~
During the press conference, CNN’s Jim Acosta asked, “Aren’t you concerned, sir, that you are undermining the people’s faith in the First Amendment, freedom of the press, the press in this country, when you call stories you don’t like ‘fake news?’”
Trump said, “I’m changing it from fake news, though. Very fake news.” ~Read More~
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After letting Obama tee-off for eight years, media shouldn't complain about 'softball questions'
By PHILIP WEGMANN • 2/15/17 5:10 PM
With Obama Gone, Media Suddenly Complaining About "Softball" Questions
Washington Examiner
As soon as President Trump began fielding press questions, liberal reporters started developing a new pastime: balking at their conservative counterparts for lobbing "softball questions." But a quick review of the record reveals that journalism's strike zone has narrowed suddenly and significantly. The mainstream media certainly wasn't pitching heat during President Barack Obama's first couple press conferences.
While some straight-laced newspapermen threw fastballs, plenty of reporters from well-respected outlets were more than happy to let the Democratic president tee-off. Anyone who doubts that should rewind the highlights from Obama's early months in office.
When Obama called on Jeff Zeleney back in May 2009, the New York Times reporter didn't get the president on the record about the state of national security or the worsening fiscal crisis. Instead, the writer wondered if the leader of the free world felt magical.
"During these first 100 days," he asked, "what has surprised you the most about this office? Enchanted you the most from serving in this office? Humbled you the most? And troubled you the most?"
More than happy to oblige, Obama hammered the four-point question. But the press didn't balk. They were enthralled. And for the next eight years, that episode would repeat itself again and again.
Even after Democrats got hammered in the 2010 midterms, the rigor of questions didn't improve. Instead, respected journalists from respectable outlets kept up their game of soft toss. Normally, the press is supposed to be a bit adversarial with their sources. But Carry Bohan of Reuters was downright congratulatory about a bipartisan tax deal forged with Republicans. ~Read More~
By PHILIP WEGMANN • 2/15/17 5:10 PM
With Obama Gone, Media Suddenly Complaining About "Softball" Questions
Washington Examiner
As soon as President Trump began fielding press questions, liberal reporters started developing a new pastime: balking at their conservative counterparts for lobbing "softball questions." But a quick review of the record reveals that journalism's strike zone has narrowed suddenly and significantly. The mainstream media certainly wasn't pitching heat during President Barack Obama's first couple press conferences.
While some straight-laced newspapermen threw fastballs, plenty of reporters from well-respected outlets were more than happy to let the Democratic president tee-off. Anyone who doubts that should rewind the highlights from Obama's early months in office.
When Obama called on Jeff Zeleney back in May 2009, the New York Times reporter didn't get the president on the record about the state of national security or the worsening fiscal crisis. Instead, the writer wondered if the leader of the free world felt magical.
"During these first 100 days," he asked, "what has surprised you the most about this office? Enchanted you the most from serving in this office? Humbled you the most? And troubled you the most?"
More than happy to oblige, Obama hammered the four-point question. But the press didn't balk. They were enthralled. And for the next eight years, that episode would repeat itself again and again.
Even after Democrats got hammered in the 2010 midterms, the rigor of questions didn't improve. Instead, respected journalists from respectable outlets kept up their game of soft toss. Normally, the press is supposed to be a bit adversarial with their sources. But Carry Bohan of Reuters was downright congratulatory about a bipartisan tax deal forged with Republicans. ~Read More~
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