Media reporter • lindsey.ellefson@thewrap.com • Twitter: @ellefs0n
Experience:
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Trump Calls Latest Mass Shootings ‘Domestic Terrorism,’ Denounces ‘Bigotry and White Supremacy’
In a speech Monday morning, the president called the weekend’s shootings “domestic terrorism”
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Scaramucci: ‘There’s Definitely Linkage’ Between Trump’s Immigration Language and Shootings
Former White House communications director appears on CNN’s “New Day” following the weekend’s mass shootings
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Trump Blames Media for Nation’s ‘Anger and Rage’ Ahead of Speech on Mass Shootings
“Fake News has contributed greatly to the anger and rage that has built up over many years,” Trump tweets on Monday morning
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Murdoch-Owned New York Post Calls for Assault Weapons Ban
After two mass shootings in 24 hours, the paper’s front page demands we “ban weapons of war”
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More Than a Quarter of Big Newspapers Had Layoffs in 2018
New Pew Research data shows the negative trends for the newspaper industry continued last year
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Republicans Call Out Trump for Mocking Elijah Cummings Home Burglary: ‘So Unnecessary’
The president tweeted about reports the representative’s home had been burglarized
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Covington Students Bring Defamation Lawsuit Against Ana Navarro, Maggie Haberman and More
Media figures and lawmakers are among those sued by eight students whose interactions with a Native American protester went viral
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Rep. Ilhan Omar Trolls Trump by Tweeting Photos From Africa Trip With Nancy Pelosi
The congresswoman invoked a chant from Trump rally-goers who wanted to “send her back” to Somalia
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Mixer Hits No 1 in App Store Downloads After ‘Fortnite’ Star Ninja Joins Platform
Ninja urges his fans to join Mixer and they oblige
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CNN’s 2nd Democratic Debate Lands 10.7 Million Viewers, Up 23% From Tuesday’s
CNN saw an increase in viewership between the first and second nights of the Democratic primary debates
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus Jokes She Could Be Marianne Williamson’s Running Mate After ‘Yadda Yadda’ Debate Comment
“Veep” star calls Williamson’s use of the Seinfeldian catchphrase “bizarre”
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Fox News’ Tomi Lahren Apologizes for Kamala Harris Tweet Asking: ‘Did You Sleep Your Way to the Top?’
Lahren sent a follow-up tweet doubling down before eventually apologizing
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MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow Drops to Fifth Place in July Cable News Ratings
She trails all four of Fox News’ evening shows in total viewers
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Democratic Debate: 8.7 Million Viewers Catch CNN’s 1st Debate
Last month’s debate across NBC, MSNBC and Telemundo scored 15.3 million viewers
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Pete Buttigieg’s ‘Best Guess’ for Smudge on Forehead During Debate: A ‘Smushed’ Gnat
Democratic presidential candidate reveals suspected source of that noticeable mark
