Agree re the media's right to criticize, and that is good actually, but to my 'outside looking in' view, the media turned on Obama abruptly and notably for everything he said or did.  It seemed to be a dramatic 180 on about every front.  Trump, no-he has been there from the start.

I hadn't really thought about this regarding the public  "we are the press - everyone is" but you are absolutely correct. That is also good for the rest of folks getting informed as long as it stays at least moderately factual in the information. Otherwise it fuels false speculations and angst?