David Brooks criticized the media for ignoring conservative viewpoints historically, recognizing the recent ban on Associated Press reporters from White House briefings by President Trump. Although he disapproves of the ban, he expresses understanding of the administration's actions. Brooks reflects on the manipulation of press access across different administrations and emphasizes the importance of representing a broader range of voices, particularly from the working-class and conservative sides, to mitigate the hostility directed at the media.
If they don't want to talk to the AP, fine. The AP can do its own reporting. And so I've lived through all these administrations.
We have not represented enough Trump voices over the last 40 years enough working-class voices over the last 40 years.
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