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The relationship between the press and the commander-in-chief
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Mar 11, 2016
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The relationship between the press and the commander-in-chief
A look at what it might mean for reporters if Trump should become president and what that relationship has traditionally been between the White House and the press.
President Obama arrives to make a statement to the press at the White House.
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A look at what it might mean for reporters if Trump should become president and what that relationship has traditionally been between the White House and the press.

Donald Trump frequently refers to the media as "dishonest scum."

Last month, at a rally in Fort Worth Texas, Trump said if elected, he would make big changes to current libel law. 

Here's what he said:

"...So when The New York Times writes a hit piece, which is a total disgrace, or when the Washington Post, which is there for other reasons, writes a hit piece, we can sue them and win money instead of having no chance of winning because they're totally protected."

Kelly McBride of the Poynter Institute joined the show for more on the relationship between the president and the press and what Donald Trump might or might not be able to do to change that. 

To hear the full interview, click the blue play button above.