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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWas last night's assault of the Guardian reporter, a result of Trump's rampage on the media?
I would think so! Trump start this whole issues, by lambasting the media in his speeches. I know there are some very pushy reporters, but if those reporters were not pushy and ask questions. We would never know what the truth is and how the people get the facts. In life we have hurdles that we cross, some higher than others, but when a politician puts his hands on a reporter for asking a simple question? This is one hurdle he or she should not climb over! As for Trump and his fake news syndrome? Well, that very same fake news is telling quite the story, he himself can't hide or run from. Hey Donnie! Never bite the hand that feeds you!
dalton99a
(81,708 posts)GReedDiamond
(5,319 posts)marlakay
(11,540 posts)Campaigning and all the times he said it was ok to hit reporters or protesters that he would pay for lawyer. They even had conservative guy on that said Trump started this macho coarse treatment and it is up to republicans to stop it.
Glad to know at least some of them are realizing its way out of control.
KPN
(15,679 posts)Rs have always been bullies by nature. They've just done a good job of keeping it under cloak. But Trump has some of them thinking they can come out of the closet and actually act themselves.
spiderpig
(10,419 posts)Incidentally, my pup objects to that term.
womanofthehills
(8,818 posts)Sounds like a rich asshole millionaire with no impulse control - bully. Because, he reacted so fast, he has probably done this all his life. He also has ties to Russian companies. Is there anyone in the GOP not doing business with Russia?
OnDoutside
(19,987 posts)was under, which just highlights his unsuitability.
manicraven
(901 posts)and Gianforte was also under pressure because he was trying to be coy about the healthcare bill so when directly questioned about it, he blew up.
Princess Turandot
(4,791 posts)used to getting his own way, and full of himself: His very first political campaign was for governor and the next for the US Congress. Given how volatile he sounded, he may not have needed any inspiration from 45.
Hekate
(91,042 posts)Demonize the press, have Trump lead mobs in screaming at media who attend rallies to report on them. Call Katy Tur out by name till the crowd is so whipped up that the Secret Service is sufficiently concerned to send a detail to make sure she gets back to her car safely.
AFAIC there is a direct correlation.
wishstar
(5,273 posts)The leaks and disclosures by the media exposing Trump's missteps and the Russian connections are getting to them. Also reports came out that this politician has $250,000 in Russian stocks.
irisblue
(33,059 posts)C_U_L8R
(45,040 posts)A circle jerk of simpletons.
Nothing gives these thicknecked turds
more excitement than beating people up.
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Amaryllis
(9,527 posts)Like Meryl Streep said, given permission.