Donald Trump Criticizes Reporter’s Demeanor During Press Exchange

In recent years, interactions between political leaders and journalists have increasingly become major news stories in their own right. Press briefings that were once focused primarily on policy announcements now often generate headlines because of the exchanges that occur between elected officials and members of the media.

One such exchange took place during a press briefing in the Oval Office on June 3, when President Donald Trump responded to questions from reporters regarding a proposed Department of Justice compensation initiative that had already generated significant public discussion.