Television personality Sean Hannity speaks as President Trump listens during a campaign rally on Nov. 5, 2018, in Cape Girardeau, Mo. (Jeff Roberson/AP)Only hours after a blockbuster report reignited a national conversation about the White House’s cozy relationship with Fox News, President Trump doubled down. Those that remain have now degraded themselves beyond recognition, like the New Yorker,” Trump wrote, citing Carlson as the speaker. Ailes enforced a split between news and opinion, insiders told Mayer. Mayer specifically points to a midterm campaign event last November in Cape Girardeau, Mo., when Hannity joined Trump onstage.

Source: Washington Post March 05, 2019 10:36 UTC