Trump Tricks the News Media Again

Donald Trump masterfully got the cable news networks to cover his “news conference” yesterday even though he took no questions for 45 minutes and instead used the free air time to hurl lies and insults at his political opponents.

But here’s why this tactic may no longer be working for him:

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