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[McCain (D, AZ)]: Mr. President, stop attacking the press
The Washington Post ^ | 1/16/2018 | Senator John McCain

Posted on 01/17/2018 9:11:47 AM PST by Architect of Avalon

President Trump does not seem to understand that his rhetoric and actions reverberate in the same way.

He has threatened to continue his attempt to discredit the free press by bestowing “fake news awards” upon reporters and news outlets whose coverage he disagrees with.

Whether Trump knows it or not, these efforts are being closely watched by foreign leaders who are already using his words as cover as they silence and shutter one of the key pillars of democracy.

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonpost.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: draintheswamp; fakenews; mccain; trump
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To: RooRoobird20
Dear Juan, your time is running out. Your time would be better spent picking out a headstone, style of coffin, floral arrangements, etc. Seriously, no time to waste!

I'll pay for the inscription

"Here Lies Juan "Lettuce" McStain. Lied for decades, and now he lies still"

121 posted on 01/17/2018 3:50:49 PM PST by Still Thinking (Freedom is NOT a loophole!)
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To: Leep

Now THAT’S funny right there, I don’t care who ya are!


122 posted on 01/17/2018 3:52:13 PM PST by Still Thinking (Freedom is NOT a loophole!)
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To: JenB987

Yes, stop attacking President Trump press. Also, stop plotting and participating in his demise.


123 posted on 01/17/2018 8:36:10 PM PST by Bellflower (Who dares believe Jesus?)
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