CNN’s Stelter: If the Public Fails To Understand How Much Trouble Trump Is, That’s a ‘Failing of the Press

RUSH EXCERPT:

STELTER: “Let’s start with this. Does the public understand just how much trouble the president is in? If not, that’s a failing of the press. Sure, there’s lots of talk here on cable news about the president being boxed in, lots of warnings that the walls are closing in. It sounds like the White House is undergoing a bad renovation. But to viewers and readers, understand why. From my vantage point, I think so the press should zoom way out and make sure the big picture isn’t being clouded by all of the hourly and daily developments. Because don’t get me wrong, each puzzle piece is important. Each of the headlines and every minute, every hour, every day, are important. What’s most important is we try to show people the entirety of the puzzle. Show people all of the pieces that have been filled in so far. And what we already know. And to be sure, there have been some strong examples in the past week, some great examples just in the past couple of days. Look at this graphic from CNN on Friday. This was in heavy rotation on CNN throughout the day on Friday, showing all of the various investigations that involve trump. Everything from his company to his foundation to the inauguration to the transition.“