No president should have to worry about "playing the media".  They should appreciate the media doing its job, including the current legit media keeping an eye on him and his administration.
DT has been a catastrophe for anyone needing health care from the middle or lower middle class, for families visiting from the Middle East, for his supporters who were told "the wall" would be paid for my Mexico, for citizens who want to believe their vote counts and is not compromised by foreign enemies, and for all Americans who believe their leaders should exhibit humility, grace, intelligence, and be a shining example deserving of respect from other nations around the world.