I recently read a CNN editorial by John Kirby titled, “How Sarah Sanders humiliated the press.” Mr. Kirby’s commentary centers around a media Q&A session with Trump’s press secretary, Sarah Sanders, on Monday 11/20/2017. She apparently started the press briefing by sharing something she was thankful for and then required each reporter to share something they were grateful for before they could ask a question. Mr. Kirby’s premise of the article is that Ms. Sanders’ requirement to share something in-line with the holiday season, somehow demeaned the reporters who participated, and denigrated the media as a whole. It is fascinating to me how sensitive media commentators are and how quick they rush to the defense of their fellow journalistic brethren at any real or perceived slight by Trump and his administration. I realize this goes back to candidate Trump and his frequent attacks on and disrespect for the news media commentators. I find it entertaining that the self-described
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