That's not what was asked. They did not say "Mr. Trump, if we ask fair and reasonable questions will you be a meanie to us?" No, what was asked was something to the effect of "you are calling us liars today (on these reports that Trump basically stole charity funds he collected for vets, a lie), is that how it's going to be?" and Trump said "Yes. Yes it will be if you report dishonestly like you did this." All the press needs to do is be honest and there's no problem. But they know that's not going to happen.
So the Compost is lying again, of course. And thus proving Trump's point.
That’s exactly right. Their attempt to claim righteous victimhood is undercut by their typical dishonesty.