Freedom of the Press or Fear of the Press
45 has held joint press conferences with Britain's PM Theresa May, Japan's PM Shinzo Abe and now Canada's PM Justin Trudeau. During those press conferences, Trump ignored the three major broadcast networks and CNN. Here is who Trump allowed to ask questions at these pressers.
With Justin Trudeau:
Sinclair Broadcast Group
Fox News
With Shinzo Abe:
New York Post
Fox News
With Theresa May:
Reuters
Fox News
Notice a pattern? Fox News gets a question every time. Sinclair's conservative bias is well known. The Post is owned by News Corp, founded by Fox News creator Rupert Murdoch.
Why won't 45 call on any reporter who isn't from a media outlet with a conservative media bias? Fear? Common sense? Or simply the fact he doesn't dare open himself up to a tough question he can't handle?
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As I was working on this, the story of National Security Advisor Michael Flynn's resignation broke. Aside from the fact that this is yet another demonstration of dystopian level dysfunction, Flynn's conversations with the Russian ambassador after former President Obama imposed sanctions on Russia are disturbing.
So is the fact that Flynn attempted to disguise his dishonesty by saying the following:
"Unfortunately, because of the fast pace of events, I inadvertently briefed the vice president-elect and others with incomplete information regarding my phone calls with the Russian ambassador"
In plainer language, he lied. I continue to be amazed by how many different ways people can say they lied without using that word. It may have been a lie of omission if he failed to tell Mike Pence everything that happened, but it is still a lie.
We've never had a presidential administration that has been as blatantly dishonest with the American people since 45 was sworn in; and considering what went on during Nixon's second term, that is saying a lot.
With Justin Trudeau:
Sinclair Broadcast Group
Fox News
With Shinzo Abe:
New York Post
Fox News
With Theresa May:
Reuters
Fox News
Notice a pattern? Fox News gets a question every time. Sinclair's conservative bias is well known. The Post is owned by News Corp, founded by Fox News creator Rupert Murdoch.
Why won't 45 call on any reporter who isn't from a media outlet with a conservative media bias? Fear? Common sense? Or simply the fact he doesn't dare open himself up to a tough question he can't handle?
* * *
As I was working on this, the story of National Security Advisor Michael Flynn's resignation broke. Aside from the fact that this is yet another demonstration of dystopian level dysfunction, Flynn's conversations with the Russian ambassador after former President Obama imposed sanctions on Russia are disturbing.
So is the fact that Flynn attempted to disguise his dishonesty by saying the following:
"Unfortunately, because of the fast pace of events, I inadvertently briefed the vice president-elect and others with incomplete information regarding my phone calls with the Russian ambassador"
In plainer language, he lied. I continue to be amazed by how many different ways people can say they lied without using that word. It may have been a lie of omission if he failed to tell Mike Pence everything that happened, but it is still a lie.
We've never had a presidential administration that has been as blatantly dishonest with the American people since 45 was sworn in; and considering what went on during Nixon's second term, that is saying a lot.
posted by me at 6:15 AM
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