In early morning tweet, Trump ponders why CNN can criticize him but not vice versa

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published 26 October 2018

Someone has sent at least 10 explosive devices to prominent Americans (and CNN), and the only apparent thing they have in common is their criticism of President Trump, with Trump typically making the criticism mutual. Early Friday morning, Trump took to Twitter to wonder why news organizations and "others" with similar First Amendment rights can criticize the president "at will," then turn around and say "it's just not Presidential!" when he criticizes the "fake news" media, calling news organizations stuff like "enemies of the people."

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.

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