El Presidente Trump bashed both Frederica Wilson and the media in a tweet fit this morning.
Wacky Congresswoman Wilson is the gift that keeps on giving for the Republican Party, a disaster for Dems. You watch her in action & vote R!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 22, 2017
This will just ensure the “widow” story will stay in the headlines for at least another day, but he just can’t help himself.
It is finally sinking through. 46% OF PEOPLE BELIEVE MAJOR NATIONAL NEWS ORGS FABRICATE STORIES ABOUT ME. FAKE NEWS, even worse! Lost cred.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 22, 2017
This is very funny, given that his presidential favorability rating is in the 30s. But he’s right, the public just doesn’t have faith in the news media establishment anymore, some for good reason, and others just for populism’s sake.