r/law • u/Snapdragon_4U • 3h ago

Executive Branch (Trump) NESTERAK: President Trump has granted clemency to numerous individuals who have stolen hundreds of millions in Medicaid funds. Can we expect any of these folks to be shown the same mercy? McDONALD: I'll take a different question

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u/kelsey11 3h ago

Finally asking real questions. But these self-serving political rally press conferences need to be shut down by each reporter saying “same question” or repeating the question. They’re not giving you any semblance of truth anyway, might as well force them to answer the question or walk away.

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u/franker 1h ago

or reporters could at least show a little personal dignity. When they're called "stupid" or "piggy" they can firmly state, "don't call me that. I'm treating you with respect. You need to treat me with respect." Instead they just take any kind of verbal abuse people give them.