"Trump, and the rest of his administration, love to complain about the Times and other big, mainstream media outfits. They also love talking to them. Earlier this week, for instance, key Trump advisor Stephen Miller appeared on CNN for a much-discussed interview with Jake Tapper, where he laid out a bellicose view of America's role in the world. A few days before that, Trump talked to The Wall Street Journal - another publication he's currently suing - for a story about his health and fitness."
"Trump has made mainstream media a target since he started running for president in 2015, calling reports he doesn't like "fake news," and labeling journalists "enemies of the people." He's called for a change in US libel law, so he can more easily punish journalists, and he often insists that TV networks that irk him should have their broadcast licenses revoked."
Donald Trump alternately attacks and courts mainstream media, using both new platforms like Twitter and traditional outlets for visibility. He filed a $15 billion defamation suit against The New York Times and is also suing The Wall Street Journal, yet he continues to grant interviews to both. Senior aides and advisors appear on major networks and publications, and profiles of administration figures appear in major magazines. Trump regularly labels unfavorable reporting as 'fake news' and calls journalists 'enemies of the people,' advocates libel-law changes, and has restricted press access while privileging friendly outlets in the White House.
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