It goes back to Kennedy’s day, when they labelled themselves the ‘Fourth Estate’.
They honestly think they are a part of the government, The Press, then the President, the Senate, and the House of Representatives.
I list them in this order, because (lets be honest) that’s how they see themselves. None of our government officials are ok on their own. It takes the press to legitimize them (in their own minds).
I think you’re exactly right. I appreciate you raising the issue as clearly as you did.
Speaking of the “press”..... “They honestly think they are a part of the government”.....
Indeed they do, so where is their beef? Numerous government departments are lodged all over DC. Send the whining snobbish bastards to some distant corner of a government owned warehouse in a far corner of the District and let them whine all they want. there are consequences for their dishonesty and now is the time to bring them into line. Gotta love Trump, he plays hard ball.