[Mick]

Note, sadly, that the ostensive purpose of this press conference was to get information and updates about the federal government's response to the pandemic. Instead, it devolves into yet another Trump vs. the Media fest. Makes me wonder why we even bother covering these given how inevitable it is they're going to end this way...

The media never learns.  They overcovered him like crazy during the 2016 primaries, thinking he'd self destruct. Instead, they publicized him, and made him look like a leader to people who vote based upon lawn signs. Then, the media is shocked, SHOCKED when America elects him President.  The media didn't even acknowledge their complicity, not even as it dawned on them on Election Day, that they got him elected.  They actually accomplished what they pretended the Russians sought to do.

Now, they think they can ask him snide leading questions because that approach befuddles and embarrasses regular politicians. But this is Trump we're talking about, Trump who is actually eager for have-you-stopped-beating-your-wife style questions.  It drags the media down to his level where his chances of success are much greater.

[Mick]

Note, sadly, that the ostensive purpose of this press conference was to get information and updates about the federal government's response to the pandemic. Instead, it devolves into yet another Trump vs. the Media fest. Makes me wonder why we even bother covering these given how inevitable it is they're going to end this way...

The media never learns.  They overcovered him like crazy during the 2016 primaries, thinking he'd self destruct. Instead, they publicized him, and made him look like a leader to people who vote based upon lawn signs. Then, the media is shocked, SHOCKED when America elects him President.  The media didn't even acknowledge their complicity, not even as it dawned on them on Election Day, that they got him elected.  They actually accomplished what they pretended the Russians sought to do.

Now, they think they can ask him snide leading questions because that approach befuddles and embarrasses regular politicians. But this is Trump we're talking about, Trump who is actually eager for have-you-stopped-beating-your-wife style questions.  It drags the media down to his level where his chances of success are much greater.