I think it is reasonable to ask if there were follow-up questions at points because y’all published only a partial transcript, but, generally, I do think that people are criticizing the interview (and not the story) unfairly.https://twitter.com/maggienyt/status/946588634064580608 …
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I don’t mind a few random unscripted interviews like this, where we find out what Trump is actually thinking about the topics of the day in a way that provides a more broad framing than just what Fox News is covering on a given day.
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Yes, you could shut down every interview with Trump and become a hero to many by confronting him about every lie he tells, getting him mad, and watching him walk away. But, when he’s holed up like this, it seems beneficial to find out what he’s actually thinking about.
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Would I have handled every question how
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I get that people wanted more follow-up (I’m reading the replies), and so would have I. But (1) this isn’t a complete transcript, and (2) I think it’s just wrong to call this stenography. You might not like his way of dancing, but it was a dance. He did push on some things.
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There’s also this weird idea in this criticism that this interview stands alone, on a pedestal, away from the world. It does not! It is one piece of a 1000 things that will be seen by millions before 5p Friday. People will write about each thing Trump said, and contextualize it.
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So, let them! And I’m grateful to the NYT for quickly putting out at least a partial transcript of the interview to allow other reporters who specialize in each area to look into those comments and write about them. This is a good thing.
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Some fair pushback from a key “Trump’s lies” corrector,
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Ultimately, I think Schmidt could have pushed back a little harder, but he was in a very tough situation: no-notice interview of uncertain length. Also: NYT is right to provide transcripts ASAP for all to use, but Dale is right they should quickly highlight all the lies within.
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Those are my thoughts, and I appreciate all who have chatted with me about them! (See? Civility!)
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OK, I’m really going to bed now. Thanks to everyone who cares so much about this. That’s a good thing! And it is fine that people disagree. That happens! Everyone can do, and be, better. But, it’s best to get some sleep first, then we can take on another day.
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regardless of this argument it's frustrating when NYT people defend, defend, defend, everything the paper has done as perfect
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It’s not, and I often criticize the NYT. I find this attack on the ins and outs of print interviews to be, for the most part, misplaced.
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I think people feel that letting him blather on for 30 mins without even an itty bitty challenge then publishing the transcript isn't really journalism. And expect more from NYT. Simple as that.
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Read my full thread. I like that they quickly publish a transcript. It is a public good to do so. Simple as that.
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I did read your thread and I don't disagree, but I don't think it's that complicated. People have a high bar for NYT and this seemed line it fell short. But, honestly, what do I know, I'm not a journalist.
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I actually feel the opposite; I thought the raw transcript was a much clearer picture of the (lack of) thought processes of the President. The story made Trump appear focused and knowledgeable, which in light of the transcript seems almost fabricated.
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A dance requires two partners. Trump interviews are a man dancing alone and interviewer after interviewer failing to point out the absence of music.
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I've heard it's easier to dance when you're not on your knees in front of your dance partner's zipper...
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I think a dance is one thing. A complete lack of follow-up or pushback is quite another.
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Every time he speaks, he shares reveals his ignorance and his delusional reality. He is totally
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