President Trump's criticism of CNN might seem a little harsh considering the network was sent two explosive devices in the past week. But Trump doesn't think he's gone far enough.
In comments to reporters after the arrest of a man suspected of sending bombs to presidential critics, Trump asserted that he's "been toned down" when it comes to taking on the media lately. In fact, considering "the media's been extremely unfair to me and to the Republican Party," he said he "could really tone it up."
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