Who's Calling? A Reporter, and It's Often President Donald Trump Answering
- On June 21, U.S. President Donald Trump conducted phone interviews with six reporters from various news outlets following the bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities.
- Trump's phone interviews are increasing while public records of his statements are decreasing.
- Steven Cheung, White House communications director, claimed Trump 'is the most transparent president in history.'
- Yamiche Alcindor reported that Trump called the bombing 'a great day for America.
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For journalists, it is not unusual to call their sources on the phone to get details or quotes that bring their stories to life. Sometimes people talk, sometimes not. But and the president of the United States? With almost unimaginable access, journalists who call President Donald Trump to their personal cell phone often get a response — and an interview — from the leader of the free world on the spot. There is evidence that this is happening mo…
Reporters are calling Trump’s personal cell phone for answers and interviews
For reporters, it’s hardly unusual to call sources on the phone to learn details or get quotes that will enliven their stories. Sometimes people will talk, sometimes they won’t.

Who's calling? A reporter, and it's often President Donald Trump answering
For reporters, it’s hardly unusual to call sources on the phone to learn details or get quotes that will enliven their stories. Sometimes people will talk, sometimes they won’t.
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- 52% of the sources are Center
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