Trump’s Attacks on the Media Are Self Defeating The latest salvo in Donald Trump's war on the press was launched last week when he banned CNN, Politico, and MSNBC from the White House.
On its face, this move appears to be another example of Trump's penchant for lashing out at perceived enemies whenever his presidency hits a rough patch.
However, scratch beneath the surface, and it becomes clear that Trump's animus towards the media is not merely a reaction to criticism – it's a symptom of his inability to govern effectively.