Character Faults

Donald Trump Threatened to Revoke Credentials From Reporters Who Criticize Him

The Fake News is working overtime. Just reported that, despite the tremendous success we are having with the economy & all things else, 91% of the Network News about me is negative (Fake). Why do we work so hard in working with the media when it is corrupt? Take away credentials?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 9, 2018

Type: Anti-Media AttacksMay 09 2018 Severity:
Targeted: Independent MediaAbout: Freedom of Press

Donald Trump threatened to revoke credentials for reporters and news outlets that are critical of him after complaining that most reports about him are negative. Trump went on to equate negative reporting with fake news, something that is, ironically, fake news.

Main Source: vox.com

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