Media Relations and Presidential Dynamics

What was the main topic discussed in the introduction of the Washington Week Extra?

• The healthcare reforms under President Trump

• The economic policies of the Trump administration

• The foreign policy strategies of the United States

• The relationship between the White House and the press

How does Andrea Mitchell describe the cost of President Trump's attacks on the press?

• A danger to democracy and public confidence in media

• An improvement in international relations

• A threat to national security

• A boost to the economy

What is a significant change in President Trump's interaction with the press compared to previous presidents?

• He only communicates through social media

• He avoids all media interactions

• He holds more frequent press conferences

• He prefers informal interactions over formal press briefings

What is the main concern about President Trump's informal interactions with the press?

• They are always off the record

• They lack the opportunity for follow-up questions

• They are too formal

• They are too frequent

How does Molly Ball describe President Trump's relationship with the press?

• A distant and indifferent relationship

• A harmonious partnership

• A bad romance or even an abusive relationship

• A professional relationship

Why does President Trump often target the media more than the Democrats?

• The media is seen as a stronger adversary

• The media is less influential than the Democrats

• The Democrats have a strong leadership

• The media supports his policies

What is a potential reason for President Trump's focus on the media as an adversary?

• The media is not interested in political matters

• The media supports his policies

• The media is a convenient foil due to the Democrats' current weakness

• The media is less influential than the Democrats

What role does Bill Shine play in the White House's media strategy?

• He is responsible for economic policies

• He oversees healthcare reforms

• He influences the White House's approach to the press

• He manages foreign relations

What was a new level of action taken by the White House against the press?

• Banning all reporters from press events

• Singling out a CNN reporter and barring them from an open press event

• Increasing the number of press briefings

• Providing more access to the press

What is the significance of the backlash against the White House's action towards a CNN reporter?

• It led to more press conferences

• It increased public awareness of the role of pool reporters

• It resulted in fewer media interactions

• It improved the White House's relationship with the press