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Torchlight

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6. I'd think that sort of press-room dialog would play directly into the admin's hands.

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Mon Dec 1, 2025, 03:08 PM

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I think he'd see it as an opportunity to go all in and target the reporter face to face, and do so (purposefully) at the expense of any additional questions during the press conference.

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Wonder why WH correspondents do not stand up to trump when he calls them abusive names? [View all] senseandsensibility Yesterday OP

The stories are about them when it happens are they not? GusBob Yesterday #1

Good point. senseandsensibility Yesterday #4

Quiet, Piggy UpInArms Yesterday #2

Totally agree with you. skylucy Yesterday #3

The media is worthless Scubamatt Yesterday #5

I'd think that sort of press-room dialog would play directly into the admin's hands. Torchlight Yesterday #6

What if the targeted journalist responded as senseandsensibility Yesterday #7

My opinion is it would make little difference Torchlight 23 hrs ago #9

they get paid just the same, name calling or not. nt msongs 23 hrs ago #8

Cushy job if you can get it, senseandsensibility 20 hrs ago #16

Their Republican bosses wouldn't like it MustLoveBeagles 23 hrs ago #10

We have a winner. Boomerproud 22 hrs ago #12

Yeah, Jeff Mason has very little self awareness, doesn't he? senseandsensibility 43 min ago #18

Access journalism is all about maintaining access, not doing your job. Efilroft Sul 23 hrs ago #11

Another winner MustLoveBeagles 22 hrs ago #13

Grazie! Efilroft Sul 22 hrs ago #15

It wouldn't surprise me if the reporter who was called "Piggy" actually liked it. gulliver 22 hrs ago #14

Access access access UTUSN 18 hrs ago #17