Conflict with mass media outlets has been a running theme in politics, ever since “The Media,” particularly the electronic media, became a major factor in elections and government.  Conflict with mass media outlets took on yuuuge proportions in the  2016 presidential election and has intensified during the first few months of President Donald Trump’s presidency.  One of Trump’s major ongoing themes in Twitter and in speeches is about “fake news,” inaccurate reporting, and media bias. The White House and the … Continue reading Blame it on the Media