President Trump is threatening ABC News over its coverage of a luxury jet he is set to receive from Qatar, drawing criticism for calling the coverage 'Fake News.'
Key Points
President Trump disputes ABC News' characterization of the luxury jet as 'free'
Trump argues that Qatar is donating the plane to the United States Air Force/Defense Department, not to him personally
This incident adds to Trump's history of clashing with news networks over their coverage of him
Pros
Highlighting the importance of accurate reporting in media
Drawing attention to potential conflicts of interest in news coverage
Cons
Threatening media outlets can be seen as an attack on freedom of the press
Raising concerns about the influence of powerful figures on news coverage