It's Trump's challengers Americans need to hear—not their caricatures in his twisted hall of mirrors.
with the president on Wednesday evening, saying,"I think it'll be a good idea. It'll be very interesting actually." In response to Hannity's prodding, Trump remarked,"I wasn't thinking about it, but maybe I will now. Instead of fake news, I'll make them correct news. And that's OK."
Yes, it likely would be"interesting"—the macabre often is. But would it be newsworthy, and should the news media afford coverage if the president, in keeping with his tendency to always do the least presidential thing possible, actually does? Emphatically, no! If Trump chooses to further degrade the office of the presidency by heckling, lying and name-calling on Twitter during the Democratic debates, credible news outlets must resist the temptation to report it.
The Democratic debates constitute one of the few opportunities for those seeking to challenge the president to have their voices and views heard widely by the public. It's them Americans need to hear—not their caricatures in Trump's twisted hall of mirrors. Amplify Trump's heckling of the debates, and you allow Trump to frame the coverage, mark the pitch and set the rules.
Brian L. Ott, a professor of communication studies and director of the TTU Press at Texas Tech University, is co-author, with Greg Dickinson, of
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Opinion | Kamala Harris: Why Trump — and all Americans — must watch Ava DuVernay’s Central Park trial seriesThe criminal justice system failed Korey, Raymond, Antron, Kevin and Yusef. We owe it to all of our children to not repeat the injustices of our past.
Read more »
2020 Democratic presidential candidates use Trump reelection bid to push agendas, raise money'Trump is living in a parallel universe. He is way out of touch with ordinary people. He must be defeated,' one candidate said.
Read more »
Opinion | The Trump Tweet and the Draghi EuroOpinion: Trump accused the European Central Bank chief of waging a new currency war, and in characteristic fashion for a Trump tweet both sides are wrong
Read more »
https://www.instyle.comInStyle is the leading site for celebrity style. See expert fashion advice, star hairstyles, beauty tips, how-to videos and real-time red carpet coverage.
Read more »
Lawmakers weigh slavery reparations: ‘Why not, and why not now?’Actor and activist Danny Glover and writer Ta-Nehisi Coates are among the witnesses expected to testify at a hearing Wednesday of a House Judiciary subcommittee.
Read more »
Democrats can both impeach Trump and win 2020 | OpinionAmericans are warming to Trump's impeachment, and Democrats risk alienating their base by procrastinating further.
Read more »