The excesses of both the Clinton and Trump campaigns have transformed journalism.  Clinton literally roping in journalists and Trump literally fencing them in have made reporters the story.  
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As a result professional journalists have no recourse but to defend themselves and their profession.  The lines have been withdrawn by the Tweeter-In-Chief.  Fake news is a slur cast by Trump an any journalist who dares criticize him.
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The next four years will be a snark storm emanating from the West Wing in the early morning hours of every day.  One hopes that journalists will give as good as they get.  Sadly the only thing that can tame Trump is public disapprobation. 
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Let None Dare Call it Snark...