A new “Mainstream Media Accountability Survey” appears on the GOP’s website, as well as President Trump’s own site. It essentially asks Americans to chime in on the administration’s ongoing message that the media is the “opposition party.”
The survey refers to Trump’s administration as a “movement,” and starts by asking, “Do you believe that the mainstream media has reported unfairly on our movement?”
MSNBC, CNN and Fox News each have their own question, with the survey asking if they are trusted when it comes to Trump coverage. (We know how the president would answer these questions, as he recently bashed MSNBC and CNN while praising Fox News.)
Trump has repeatedly called CNN “fake news” and attacked the network throughout Thursday’s bizarre, 77-minute press conference.
Before submitting survey answers, users are required to enter a name, email address and zip code, so if you answer that CNN covers Trump fairly… the president will know where to find you! Good luck with that.
The survey also asks, “On which issues does the mainstream media do the worst job of representing Republicans?” It suggests users select all answers that apply and lists immigration, economics, pro-life values, religion, individual liberty, conservatism, foreign policy and the second amendment as choices.
The survey goes on to ask users for their preferred news source and how users consume news.
Other questions listed include, “Do you trust the mainstream media to tell the truth about the Republican Party’s positions and actions?” and “Do you believe that the mainstream media does not do their due diligence fact-checking before publishing stories on the Trump administration?”
“Do you believe that political correctness has created biased news coverage on both illegal immigration and radical Islamic terrorism?” POTUS also asks.
The 25-question survey, clearly designed for Republicans — and arguably the ones who voted for Trump — concludes by asking, “Do you believe that our Party should spend more time and resources holding the mainstream media accountable?”
8 Stars Who Say Trump Opponents Should Just Get Over It (Photos)
Donald Trump's presidency has largely been met with resistance from Hollywood stars, but a few have taken a different path. Objections to Trump's detractors range from apolitical calls for unity to outright criticism of those protesting in the streets.
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Karl Lagerfeld
Lagerfeld, a German fashion designer and artist, made it clear in an interview with WSJ Magazine in February that American politics is not his area of expertise, but he encouraged Trump critics to come around to the new president.
"I’m not American," he said, "but he’s a democratically elected president … so people have to deal with it.”
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Lindsay Lohan In a Facebook Live interview with the Daily Mail in February, Lohan encouraged people to "join" Donald Trump.
“I think always in the public eye you’re gonna be scrutinized, and he is the president," she said. "We have to join him. If you can’t beat him, join him."
She added, "You know, I think it would be a positive thing for America to show their care and support, and for him to experience what it's like for these people... experience how giving Turkey has been to the refugees and how many they have welcomed in."
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Nicole Kidman
A few weeks before Donald Trump's inauguration, "Lion" star Nicole Kidman took some backlash for saying that Americans "need to support whoever the president is." The actress, who holds dual U.S. and Australian citizenship, later clarified that her comments were simply a call for unity and support of democracy.
During the press tour for his movie "Gold," Matthew McConaughey told the U.K.'s ChannelIFI that it's time for Americans to "embrace" Trump. "It's time to think about how constructive can you be because he's our president," McConaughey said.
"American Psycho" author Bret Easton Ellis accused Trump protesters of "overreaction" at the opening of his art exhibit in London, according to the Irish Examiner. "I don't really know what the path to power is with protest, it's done, this is where we are," the author said, accusing protesters, social media and celebrities of "aiding" divisiveness.
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Cyndi Lauper Madonna took some criticism for her profanity-laden speech at the Women's March, where she said that she's "thought an awful lot about blowing up the White House" following Trump's inauguration. Among those denouncing her statements was Cyndi Lauper, who said "anger is not better than clarity and humanity."
Jennifer Holliday "Dreamgirls" star Jennifer Holliday dropped out of performing at Trump's inauguration after taking heated backlash from those pledging to boycott the event entirely. After apologizing to her fans, Holliday later explained that she thought her performance could've been an act of "healing and unity."
Dave Chappelle When comedian Dave Chappelle returned to host "Saturday Night Live" after the presidential election in November, he encouraged Trump detractors to "give him a chance," adding that "we, the historically disenfranchised, demand that he give us one too."
From Nicole Kidman’s call for “support” to Matthew McConaughey saying Americans need to “embrace” the new president
Donald Trump's presidency has largely been met with resistance from Hollywood stars, but a few have taken a different path. Objections to Trump's detractors range from apolitical calls for unity to outright criticism of those protesting in the streets.