EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Donald Trump sparked fierce public backlash after openly boasting on live television that his administration is steering CNN onto a normal editorial path.
Trump did not even try to hide it.“We’re trying to have CNN go on a normal path, and we’ll do that,” he said.A sitting president, on live national television, openly stating that he is working to control the coverage of an American news network. And instead of pushing back, Tapper thanked him.“Well, I’m on a normal path right here, sir, and I appreciate your time. And thank you for calling in,” Tapper replied.Trump had phoned in to discuss the sudden passing of Senator Lindsey Graham and declined to answer questions on any other subject, including the latest U.S. strikes on Iran.