How Trump Knuckles Journalists to Parrot His Doctrine - emptywheel
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The article critiques Terry Moran's interview with Donald Trump, specifically his handling of Trump's assertions regarding Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s tattoos as evidence of MS-13 affiliation. While Moran contested some claims, he ultimately allowed Trump to dominate the dialogue, with repeated assertions from Trump going unchallenged. This highlighted Trump's ego rather than any cognitive decline, as he pressed his viewpoint vigorously, while Moran struggled to maintain journalistic integrity amid the tension of the interview.
Terry, you can't do that - he had - - he- hey, they're givin' you the big break of a lifetime.
On his knuckles - he had MS-13 -
Well, wait a minute. Wait a minute. He had MS-13 - on his knuckles tattooed.
Alright. There's dis - there's a dispute over that -
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