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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDid anyone catch MTP this morning? The start of the program
was dedicated to Trump's "weapons of mass distraction".
While we learned there was no evidence for this charge, here's what we were not focused on while debating that charge. We weren't focused on this story, about another Trump tower meeting in 2016 between Donald Trump, Jr. and an emissary for Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, who offered to help the Trump campaign.
And then, there was this story that got overshadowed, that Donald Trump, Jr. may have lied to Congress about those new contacts. Then, there was this story that got overshadowed, that a Russian oligarch with Kremlin ties met with President Trump's lawyer, Michael Cohen, in Trump Tower 11 days before the presidential inauguration.
And then, there was this story, that President Trump's ally, Roger Stone, sought dirt on Hillary Clinton from WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange during the campaign. All of these potential bombshell stories could have dominated the week, but they were overshadowed as President Trump showed once again how skilled he is in shaping a false narrative to his advantage.
The entire transcript can be found here: https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/meet-press-may-27-2018-n877866
I would like to see more reporting like this. What do you think the chances are?
greymattermom
(5,751 posts)if it is repeated every time he does this.
KY_EnviroGuy
(14,488 posts)But, few news outlets have the courage to say it. That is a disservice to our democracy and a betrayal of their duty.....
California_Republic
(1,826 posts)dhol82
(9,351 posts)Especially for the toad.
Mike Rows His Boat
(389 posts)dhol82
(9,351 posts)uponit7771
(90,301 posts)Iggo
(47,534 posts)gratuitous
(82,849 posts)What changes, if any, will the political media make in their reporting? Will they dismiss groundless sensationalism as so much grandstanding, or will they once again go haring off every time Trump tweets "Squirrel!"
You know what he's doing; you don't have to make Trump's delusions your reporting reality.
yonder
(9,653 posts)by using a bigger bully stick: An informed citizenry voting in November.
Arkansas Granny
(31,505 posts)Unless it's in their face, they may not realize how often Trump lies or how many of his accusations have no basis at all. I know that commentators can't fact check everything that comes out of his mouth, but it would be wonderful if the obvious lies would be called out.
spanone
(135,778 posts)FakeNoose
(32,552 posts)... can catch the rerun at 6:00 p.m. on MSNBC. Frequently I find the later time more convenient, but that's just me.
Auntie Bush
(17,528 posts)Demit
(11,238 posts)in shaping a false narrative to his advantage." He admires him. Otherwise he would have phrased that differently, or not said it at all.
Bernardo de La Paz
(48,936 posts)llmart
(15,532 posts)could have been stated as something simpler such as "skilled at bullshitting".
forgotmylogin
(7,519 posts)Talking up the amazing splendors in the tent if you'll just pay a dollar...to see a petrified mermaid skeleton which has a "Made in China" sticker on the bottom...
The Wizard
(12,532 posts)reports as directed by Agolf Twitler, The Siberian Candidate.
BigmanPigman
(51,560 posts)and less on distracting BS. That is Rudy's job as chief distractor and propaganda specialist Hannity are going 100% to deceive, delay, distract and demean. The 24/7 news is chasing the $$$$/ratings as they did in the 2016 campaign and hasn't learned any lessons. We have the fucking moron and the media and news is partly responsible.
Arkansas Granny
(31,505 posts)that he back up his accusations with facts.
brush
(53,726 posts)Achilleaze
(15,543 posts)Scurrilous
(38,687 posts)hatrack
(59,564 posts)And of course, it's Memorial Day weekend, with low ratings I would imagine . . . so sure, why not show a little journalistic Dutch courage when no one's watching anyway?
Duppers
(28,117 posts)Needs to be repeated over and over.
KY_EnviroGuy
(14,488 posts)contact the press and let them know when they've done a good job, reported the truth, and/or held tRump to account for lying.
In this case, we can email them at: contact.nbcnews@nbcuni.com
Most news outlets have a "Contact" page that shows how to connect with them, including social media links.
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BlueJac
(7,838 posts)MarianJack
(10,237 posts)...will begin a!most immediately after the midterms are over. I hope I'm wrong, but I doubt it.
Maybe they'!l even BRI g Matt Layer back to spend 80%of his time on emails again.
PEACE!
llmart
(15,532 posts)had an interview with Clapper yesterday. It was enough to frighten anyone. I was glad they did the piece.
Hekate
(90,527 posts)Thanks for bringing this episode of MTP to our attention, because I usually give it a miss.