Is Trump Trolling the White House Press Corps?

4/29/2017

This article from The New Yorker discusses the relationship between President Trump and the White House press corps. It examines the theory that Trump's antagonistic approach towards the media is a deliberate strategy aimed at discrediting and delegitimizing the press. The article explores various incidents and tweets from Trump that seem to support this theory, such as his claims of "fake news" and his refusal to hold traditional press briefings. The author examines the effects of this behavior on the press corps and the challenges it poses for journalistic integrity. Overall, the article raises questions about the nature of Trump's relationship with the media and the implications for the coverage of his administration.

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