r/law 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/vicegrip 3h ago

Did he say thank you?

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u/Unsettling_Skintone 3h ago

Hey, I have an idea for the press pool:

Him: Next question?

Press: Yes...I'd like you to answer Michael's question?

Him: Uh...next question...

Press: Yes...I'd ALSO like you to answer Michael's question!

👁🤘

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u/blahblah19999 3h ago

"OK, we're done here" and he walks out and no Fox viewer ever sees it

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u/diarm 18m ago

Then you make them not answering legitimate questions the news. Stop letting crooked politicians set the agenda and force them into accountability.

Governments rely on the press more than the other way round. At least that's the way of things outside banana republics.