President Trump’s attacks on the media are not new, but they’re not normal, either

Ever since he rode down the escalator in June of 2015 to announce that he was running to be the leader of the free world, President Donald Trump has waged a war on the media

He’s characterized the media in many ways: as “fake news” and the “enemy of the people,” for example. He’s wielded his power to limit reporters’ access and make their jobs more difficult.

It’s a strange stance for a man who was in large part created by the media, let alone someone who clearly craves media attention.

And yet, he can’t help himself when confronted with questions or criticisms he doesn’t like.