The New Rules for Covering Trump

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There has never been a president like Donald Trump before, and the usual press reflexes won’t produce copy that allows readers to see through his lies and deceptions. The Trump challenge demands that the house of journalism gives itself a makeover. Here’s how:
1. Curb Your Twitter Enthusiasm
2. Starve the Troll
3. Don’t Fact-Check Everything He Says (Starve the Troll, Part II)
4. Crack the Code Behind His Psyops
5. Report Aggressively, But Not Necessarily From the White House
6. Stop Blaming Yourself for Trump
7. Remember: There Is No Magic Bullet for Covering Trump


The New Rules for Covering Trump