WaitingFor2020
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- Jul 24, 2016
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I don't understand the Libs howling that no cameras in the DPB is violating the 1st Amendment and "gagging" the press. Trump could prohibit all forms of electronic recording, and unless he tries to pull the press passes from reporters too, that is NOT a Constitutional violation. Reporters could still use their ears and a pencil & paper like they used to.
By not allowing the use of electronic recording devices it's more difficult for reporters to cobble together statements to change the context of what was said.
I have watched some DPB's and later watched CNN (I'm not masochist enough to voluntarily watch MSNBC). I have seen that what was said in the briefing and how it was reported was outrageous. CNN reporting was half-statements, and the like, to present as fact a statement that was taken completely out of context. They then went on to "interpret" what was said by Spicer, Huckabee, or whoever, to adhere to their Trump Hating agenda.
And you folks want to know why cameras are prohibited? I say banned all form of recording except a pad and a writing stick.
""Trump could prohibit all forms of electronic recording..."
Want to show me where that is in the Constitution, butt head?
And he HAS pulled press passes. And yes it is a violation of the 1st Amendment.
Read it sometime.
You're another empty headed Trump-wipe.
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.""""