I guess we'll be able to test that theory if and when they actually do report facts as opposed hit paces that speculate sordid things without a shred of evidence other than "according to anonymous sources" which is reporter code for "I made it up".
They’re goal is in there. Restated: Because when you reduce the President/Presidency enough in prestige, he — when he does report anything, including facts, those facts are diminished.
“Godfather Don” makes media an offer they can’t refuse (he seems to relish a good brawl). President Trump has the ability and the hubris to identify his enemies, and call them out... for he knows if he doesn’t, they will destroy him! Most all the so-called media is clearly openly hostile to him and his policies, with no intent to objectively report on his administration. Judging from the full whine from media types after t’was over, you could see their lumps. He has the media on defense… the burden of proof in their attacks is now on them, not him (180 opposite of their plans). #RustyIrony! All of “swamp” Washington hates him, yet he still maintains the upper hand (so far, but the knives are out!).
The folks who elected him were cheering through the whole thing yesterday! He knows his enemies and his audience… how to frustrate his enemies and inspire his supporters! #MediaArseKicked!