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🔖 Title: Donald Trump’s Complex Relationship with Traditional Media: Lawsuits and Interviews
🗓️ Published: 2026-01-08
📄 Summary: Despite his well-known disdain for mainstream media outlets, including a current $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, Donald Trump continues to engage heavily with traditional media. Recently, he sat down for a two-hour interview at the White House with Times reporters, discussed key political issues, and revealed plans for the West Wing's renovation. This paradox highlights Trump’s dual role as a critic and a consumer of legacy media. His administration continues to restrict some news organizations while simultaneously courting prominent outlets through interviews and media appearances. This complex dynamic underscores Trump’s enduring reliance on print, broadcast, and cable news, even as he remains a dominant figure in digital media ecosystems.
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🗞️ Source: Business Insider
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Business Insider
Donald Trump hates the media — just as much as he loves talking to the media.
The president uses digital media to get his message across — but he really loves old media like newspapers and cable TV.