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Rush Limbaugh May 01, 2020

May 01, 20202 min
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Last Thursday, intrepid CBS White House correspondent Mark Knoller broke a story on Twitter, twitter that's where journalist break news these days not even on their own networks.

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I have a perfect example of how modern journalism works. Last Thursday, intrepid CBS White House corresponded, Mark Knoller Broke, historian Twitter Twitter. That's where journalists break news these days, not even on their own networks. Now, this guy Knoehler tweeted that at a White House meal, President trump salt and pepper shakers are bigger than those of his guests

at the table. Business Insider reporter James Paisley immediately got in geared to investigate this important lead, and this guy fearlessly combed through photos of presidential table settings. He uncovered the truth and yes, President Trump has much bigger salt and pepper shakers than the foreign leaders or American politicians who dined with him at the White House. By analyzing twenty two news photos, Paisley explored the significance of the

president's massive shakers. Paisley postulated President Trump could be using larger salt and pepper shakers as a power move. Like his fierce hand aches and the bulky suits that he wears. His big shakers may well be a form of intimidation. Now, in this deep dive, the journalists discovered that Obama Bush forty three Bill Clinton. They all used the same size shakers as their guests. Imagine the effort it took for this ACE reporter to flesh out these details. I think

this guy deserves a pullitzer. His investigative work should be taught in journalism schools everywhere. What do you think those shakers may have microphones in them and may be bugs. Ever think about

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