First lady Melania Trump’s spokeswoman schooled a CNN reporter about what really should be considered as news.
Following another journalistic nugget from The New York Times which reported Tuesday that President Donald Trump “raged” that his wife’s television aboard Air Force One was set to CNN, the network’s Kate Bennett asked Stephanie Grisham about it.
Bennett tweeted her questions and a screenshot of the response she said she got from the first lady’s spokeswoman.
NEW: I asked @StephGrisham45 whether @FLOTUS had comment on the new Trump/Cohen tape details, and if she indeed was watching @CNN aboard Air Force One, upsetting the president, as @maggieNYT & @katierogers reported last night. Here’s the response I got: pic.twitter.com/SJbxbnolMp
— Kate Bennett (@KateBennett_DC) July 25, 2018
Grisham chided Bennett in her reply, saying it “seems kind of silly to worry about” whether the first lady heard the tape released by Michael Cohen’s attorney on Tuesday, and to worry about what channel she watches when there are other important issues to focus on.
“Did you know that every 15 minutes a baby is born with NAS? Maybe you’d like to talk about the 160,000 kids who skip school every day for fear of being bullied, or that 280,000 students are physically attacked in schools every month,” Grisham said.
She also made it clear that the wife of the president is an independent woman who watches “any channel she wants.”
“Seems kind of silly to worry about what channel she watches on TV (any channel she wants btw) or if she heard some recording on the news,” Grisham added.
The Times claimed an email showed that the president had ordered all TVs to be set to Fox News. CNN gave the first lady a shout-out on Twitter, thanking her for watching with a “fist-bump” emoji.
Thanks for watching @FLOTUS! ?https://t.co/V5YnaGAZir
— CNN Communications (@CNNPR) July 25, 2018
Always ready to jump on an anti-Trump narrative, the liberal media obediently over-dramatized the report.
Melania Trump watches CNN—and Trump is none too pleased, and the First Lady doesn’t seem to give a damn https://t.co/iApD0YeJCg
— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) July 25, 2018
From her reply last month to Rudy Giuliani to ignoring media pressure after her medical procedure, Melania Trump’s independent streak continues as her camp says she’ll watch “any channel she wants” https://t.co/sUojITi4l3 pic.twitter.com/oGuEqH5qkf
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) July 25, 2018
Trump reportedly annoyed after spotting Melania’s TV tuned into CNN on Air Force One https://t.co/WcJagBLxt3 pic.twitter.com/sdJ1QmcHJ6
— Newsweek (@Newsweek) July 26, 2018
This, of course, just drove home Grisham’s point about the the media’s tabloid-like focus, instead of on what Trump has been doing.
Thank you @MarshaBlackburn and members of local law enforcement for warm welcome! #Nashville #BeBest pic.twitter.com/pJaIspr3br
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) July 25, 2018
First Lady Melania Trump visits Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital & pushes her ‘Be Best’ initiative pic.twitter.com/Y1kRYcREcg
— Fox & Friends First (@FoxFriendsFirst) July 25, 2018
#BeBest will continue to bring attention to NAS. A very big thank you to @VUMCchildren & staff for an informative & moving visit. It is a joy spending time w/ such courageous kids & to witness the strength of families who must deal with these tough situations. pic.twitter.com/WuZtjee1EQ
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) July 25, 2018
Twitter users reacted to the Times report with a collective eye-roll and applause for Grisham.
Best story of the day: Trump blew up when he caught Melania watching CNN on Air Force One.
— Ann Coulter (@AnnCoulter) July 25, 2018
Also adorable that MSNBC & NYT appalled that Trump blocks out opposing views. HAVE YOU READ YOUR NEWSPAPER OR WATCHED YOUR NETWORK?
— Ann Coulter (@AnnCoulter) July 25, 2018
A very good answer to a very stupid question.
— Kulkukan (@Ennyl910) July 25, 2018
Great answer! News channels need to go back to reporting news.
— Veronica Crawford (@VeronicaCrawfo1) July 25, 2018
A question that did not deserve an answer! Melania does not care about the media . She is working to help children. How is CNN even an issue?
— Sarah Burleson (@callmesarah) July 25, 2018
Its None of #MainStreamMedia ‘s Business what Flotus! Watches ???♀️
— TRUMPENCESAMERICA (@SoleePatriot) July 26, 2018
Still going over their heads. pic.twitter.com/Y9PA7HjU8t
— William Ingram (@ShadowWolf_Kell) July 25, 2018
meanwhile the fake news media frames the narrative: “any channel she wants” in an attempt to make it look like a slam on her husband.
— Jon Schweppe ? (@JonSchweppe) July 25, 2018
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