The Latest on President Donald Trump (all times local) :
BRIDGEWATER, N. J. (AP) – The Latest on President Donald Trump (all times local) : 6 p.m. President Donald Trump is describing his war with the media as a contest between journalists and the needs of his constituents. One of his latest tweets is drawing swift criticism from the press. Trump tweeted a video that shows him pummeling a man in a business suit – his face obscured by the CNN logo – outside a wrestling ring. The video appears to be a doctored version of Trump’s 2007 appearance at a World Wrestling Entertainment event. Trump stayed on the attack later in the day, stating on Twitter that « the dishonest media will NEVER keep us from accomplishing our objectives on behalf of our GREAT AMERICAN PEOPLE! » ___ 2 p.m. The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is condemning a tweet President Donald Trump sent out Sunday, in which he appears to pummel a man whose face is covered with the CNN logo. Executive Director Bruce Brown called the post a « threat of physical violence against journalists. » Brown said the tweet was « beneath the office of the presidency, » adding « no one should be threatened with physical harm for doing their jobs. » Trump tweeted a mock video that shows him pummeling a man in a business suit – his face obscured by the CNN logo – outside a wrestling ring. The White House hasn’t responded to questions about the tweet. But White House homeland security adviser Tom Bossert told ABC that he thinks « no one would perceive that as a threat. » ___ 11: 10 a.m. CNN is responding to President Donald Trump’s latest tweet. A network spokesperson says Sunday: « It is a sad day when the president of the United States encourages violence against reporters. Clearly, Sarah Huckabee Sanders lied when she said the president had never done so. » On Sunday Trump tweeted a mock video that shows him pummeling a man in a business suit – his face obscured by the CNN logo – outside a wrestling ring. It was not clear who produced the brief video, but it was posted from Trump’s official Twitter account. The CNN spokesperson said that Trump: « is involved in juvenile behavior far below the dignity of his office. We will keep doing our jobs. He should start doing his. ___ 10: 55 a.m. President Donald Trump has tweeted a mock video that shows him pummeling a man in a business suit – his face obscured by the CNN logo – outside a wrestling ring. It’s not clear who produced the brief video, but it was posted from Trump’s official Twitter account. Trump’s been stepping up verbal attacks on the media – and cable networks particularly. But an adviser thinks « no one would perceive that as a threat. I hope they don’t. » White House homeland security adviser Tom Bossert also tells ABC that he thinks Trump’s « beaten up in a way on cable platforms that he has a right to respond to. » White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said last week Trump « in no way, form or fashion has ever promoted or encouraged violence. » » Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
