Trump’s daily 90+ minute “news conferences,” which are now part of his campaign apparatus, resemble a Soviet style propaganda operation. Each day, after Trump goes through his ritual of self-congratulation and misinformation, he trots out his apparatchiks who obsequiously praise his wisdom and bold leadership (with the valiant exception of Dr. Fauci).
Its time for the national media to exercise some responsible editorial judgement, and to cease acting as an unquestioning conduit for his propaganda.
March 21, 2020 at 10:00 am EDT
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