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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 Monday OP

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

Good point. senseandsensibility Monday #4

Quiet, Piggy UpInArms Monday #2

Totally agree with you. skylucy Monday #3

The media is worthless Scubamatt Monday #5

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

What if the targeted journalist responded as senseandsensibility Monday #7

My opinion is it would make little difference Torchlight Monday #9

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

Cushy job if you can get it, senseandsensibility Monday #16

Their Republican bosses wouldn't like it MustLoveBeagles Monday #10

We have a winner. Boomerproud Monday #12

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

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

Another winner MustLoveBeagles Monday #13

Grazie! Efilroft Sul Monday #15

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

Access access access UTUSN Monday #17