Oh Boo F-ing Hoo

Obviously some people will want to walk out, but the question about such a thing is: does that not give him exactly what he wants, making us the opposition, not the Fourth Estate? Making us the story instead of the journalists covering the story? And, suggesting that we can dish it out but we can’t take it? And so I don’t think there is any easy answer.” Of course, that’s precisely right. There is no great answer for how to respond in such a scenario—which is why some journalists have said it is better to skip the event entirely, given the WHCA’s decision to invite Trump. Perhaps outlets like MS NOW will give their talent more leeway in how they respond. And, with thousands of journalists in the room, my guess is there could be some audible boos or voicing of disagreement with any attacks. In any case, most journalists will not want to make themselves the story, putting them in an awkward position as the cameras pan. But trying to laugh it off risks projecting the wrong optics,