The REAL REASON they won't cover Trump's health?
Understanding Trump’s Direct Communication and Media Antagonism
Gain expert insight into Donald Trump's evolving direct communication tactics with reporters and how public media criticism often masks private rapport.
Short Summary
- Direct calls from Trump to reporters are a relatively new phenomenon, contrasting with prior reliance on intermediaries.
- Public antagonism toward journalists is often a calculated performance, though genuine anger surfaces over specific facts or framing.
- Reporting on Trump's health is muted in mainstream media due to a "flood the zone" effect and journalists' reluctance to act as "armchair doctors."
- Stories concerning presidential conduct, such as White House ballroom construction or actions affecting social benefits, have the potential to break through politically.
This discussion offers Jonathan Karl's perspective on navigating Trump access, deciphering political performance, and assessing potential media vulnerabilities.
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Top Comments (10)
None of them want to say that he is mentally unbalanced. They just won’t ever say it . They think it’s his “ personality “. Very sad.
Bessent is not farmer, he is landlord, and a bunch of billionaires like him will happily buy farm lands from those real farmers who were buncrupted by his policies.
I like Jonathan Karl and feel that he’s pretty direct with Trump for the most part, but I have to disagree with the coverage of Trump’s health. Legacy media has not been covering things the way they did with Biden. They almost seemed obsessed with certain topics on Biden. Trump wanders aimlessly, talks in word salads, sits every time he gets the chance. He does not project authority.
Why have we not heard more on the mainstream news about Congresswoman Crockett's official inquiry to the White House Physician? Her letter is available online on her official House website. She clearly is demanding truthful answers.
Tyranny's bread is poison. I would rather face starvation with a vote in my hand than live in comfort without the right to speak 🙏
A narcissist hates it when you call them a liar or call them out on one of their lies.
It shows he’s a wimp when face to face
So sick of forgiving "the act".
His answer about Trump's health was WEAK. He bobbed and weaved like Tapper...
Get my takes before they go viral: http://substack.davidpakman.com
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Top Comments (10)
None of them want to say that he is mentally unbalanced. They just won’t ever say it . They think it’s his “ personality “. Very sad.
Bessent is not farmer, he is landlord, and a bunch of billionaires like him will happily buy farm lands from those real farmers who were buncrupted by his policies.
I like Jonathan Karl and feel that he’s pretty direct with Trump for the most part, but I have to disagree with the coverage of Trump’s health. Legacy media has not been covering things the way they did with Biden. They almost seemed obsessed with certain topics on Biden. Trump wanders aimlessly, talks in word salads, sits every time he gets the chance. He does not project authority.
Why have we not heard more on the mainstream news about Congresswoman Crockett's official inquiry to the White House Physician? Her letter is available online on her official House website. She clearly is demanding truthful answers.
Tyranny's bread is poison. I would rather face starvation with a vote in my hand than live in comfort without the right to speak 🙏
A narcissist hates it when you call them a liar or call them out on one of their lies.
It shows he’s a wimp when face to face
So sick of forgiving "the act".
His answer about Trump's health was WEAK. He bobbed and weaved like Tapper...
Get my takes before they go viral: http://substack.davidpakman.com