Newsom Calls Press Sycophants for Soft Trump Questions
California Governor Gavin Newsom, a potential 2028 presidential contender, criticized media coverage of President Donald Trump during a recent interview, characterizing reporters at Oval Office press briefings as “sycophants” for asking deferential questions. Newsom lamented the lack of follow-up opportunities and the perceived emptiness of softball inquiries, arguing that the focus should be on what is unsaid. He also highlighted changes to the White House press pool, suggesting that the administration is attempting to control the narrative by selecting outlets and criticizing critical journalists. The governor further expressed concern over Trump’s health, recalling a conversation where the president repeated himself and suggesting that Trump is being judged by a different standard than his predecessor.
John Q. Hosedrinker