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PatSeg

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18. I can almost understand access

Tue Jun 30, 2026, 04:29 PM

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but they're getting access to appearances that are televised and their physical presence isn't actually necessary. Though he tends to be very harsh toward them, he still loves being the center of attention. If reporters didn't cater to his abuse and lies, he would be very unhappy.

I am still disappointed by how rare it is to see anyone stand up to him or walk out of the room.

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"No other country does birthright citizenship," Trump told reporters and the public yesterday. [View all] red dog 1 Tuesday OP

I agree..these reporters or so called journalists do not question the misinformation or follow up on unanswered question Deuxcents Tuesday #1

Access is more important to these cretins RetiredParatrooper Tuesday #17

I can almost understand access PatSeg Tuesday #18

What good is access... returnee 16 hrs ago #44

Yes, it does seem that way PatSeg 14 hrs ago #47

I was/am very ignorant about this so it would have been great to get the truth at that press conference. efhmc Tuesday #35

So...we're going to be the world leader by copying the "lesser" nations? -misanthroptimist Tuesday #2

By now the world knows if he's not lying, then he is exhibiting signs of dementia. Baitball Blogger Tuesday #3

There ARE NO reporters any more. Remember , these persons with recorders are just assistants with Press Passes. dave99 Tuesday #4

There are no real reporters on the White House press corps any more. That doesn't mean they don't exist. ShazzieB Tuesday #9

Come back, Helen Thomas! maddiemom Yesterday #39

Replace Them With modrepub Tuesday #16

They can be replaced with the app that is used by the doctors when a person is being examined LiberalArkie Tuesday #26

Kick dalton99a Tuesday #5

They All Do, Mr.Bee Tuesday #6

thanks for the list. AllaN01Bear Tuesday #12

Thanks for the list dalton99a oasis Tuesday #13

Conclusion............... Lovie777 Tuesday #29

and the m$m. AllaN01Bear Tuesday #33

Well stated. In text it is thus...... twodogsbarking 18 hrs ago #42

MAGA idiots will be twisting themselves into pretzels to explain how he is actually right... Ol Janx Spirit Tuesday #7

My go-to place for 'MAGAt Pretzel Idiot' watching is CNN Newsnight with Abby Phillips. It never disappoints. OGBuzz Tuesday #19

Reporters don't even defend one of their own. SidneyR Tuesday #8

Naaa, paycheck to paycheck dependants dave99 Tuesday #11

Shrub appointed them as part of a plan to push the "unitary executive" view struggle4progress Tuesday #10

Did reporters even get a chance to refute that lie? maxsolomon Tuesday #14

Close to 100 do obamanut2012 Tuesday #15

Those who listen to Trump are immune to the truth. gordianot Tuesday #20

Obviously he is wrong/lying lakercub Tuesday #21

Reporters too afraid to do their job should no longer have one... Moostache Tuesday #22

Their profession/calling/job was so important to the founders that they're protected with the First Amendment Deuxcents Tuesday #30

Even if he were correct, using THEIR language, that makes us exceptional! karynnj Tuesday #23

Why would they bother correcting him on the spot? cab67 Tuesday #24

I don't know..they all need called out on the spot. Misinformation flows because of silence so he gets away with it Deuxcents Tuesday #31

The misinformation would flow even if he was corrected. cab67 Tuesday #32

Christ!! Be The Light Tuesday #25

Many of the reporters from right wing outlets AdamGG Tuesday #27

Freedom of the Press is wasted on them. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Tuesday #28

The fact that he even uttered that kind of statement already told me it wasn't true. n/t Beartracks Tuesday #34

Shame on them for not speaking up. Luciferous Tuesday #36

The only thing you have to know about Trump is: he LIES. calimary Tuesday #37

Electoral College bmichaelh Yesterday #38

"'No other country does birthright citizenship' Trump told reporters and the public yesterday"" Ray Bruns 23 hrs ago #40

Reporter: "But Mr. President, have you read the U.S. Constitution?" FakeNoose 20 hrs ago #41

No other country lets violent insurrectionists walk out of prison and gives them $1.8 billion. dalton99a 18 hrs ago #43

Every time trump talks...i mean lies purr-rat beauty 16 hrs ago #45

No other industrialized country doesn't have a universal healthcare system. SamuelAdams 15 hrs ago #46