TV host and comedian Jimmy Fallon poked fun by impersonating Trump in an interview with the man himself, in a sketch dubbed “Trump interviews himself in the mirror”. The as heated protests greeted his election to office, Trump suddenly seemed to find his cool, starting with the routine announcement of policy priorities for his first 100 days in the White House. General Prayut insists the media should “help build the nation” by presenting the positive performance of the government. It is natural for any leader, including Trump and Prayut, to want the media to play along with them. The US media are already worrying about freedom of expression under the unpredictable Trump, who used the press so expertly during his campaign.

Source: The Nation Bangkok November 15, 2016 18:08 UTC