Sean “Alternative Facts” Spicer announces four new “softball seats” in White House press room

Branching out beyond the traditional press core [sic!!], the White House is extending video conferencing access via Skype to reporters that simply don’t have the resources to fly to Washington D.C. for briefings.

Trump routinely packs his events with shills to cheer and applaud him. The effect is to both affect the public perception of his popularity and bolster his sagging morale.

Now he is taking the tactic to the White House briefing room: handpicked supporters will be able to use Skype to toss softball questions to embattled Press Secretary Spicer.

If I were Spicer, I wouldn’t wait another minute. Poor guy needs all the help he can get.

Source: White House adds press room ‘Skype’ seats for remote reporters | Digital Trends

White House press secretary upends tradition in first briefing – NY Daily News

White House Press Secretary Spicer held his first regular briefing today. And not one member of the press corps asked which of today’s statements were “alternative facts.”

Where is Stuttering John now that we need him?

Source: White House press secretary upends tradition in first briefing – NY Daily News