NYT's Peter Baker On When To Fact-Check Trump's 'Crackpot' Claims

Covering Donald Trump has always been a challenge, but in his second term, the media faces an even bigger dilemma: how do you separate the noise from the substance? In this clip from Press Club with Aidan McLaughlin, New York Times Chief White House correspondent Peter Baker explains how journalists initially scrambled to cover every wild statement Trump made—only to realize that not everything deserved attention. Now, with Trump back in power and the news cycle moving at warp speed, Baker discusses how the press navigates his constant stream of provocations, misinformation, and real policy decisions. Should the media fact-check every claim? How do journalists avoid getting lost in the chaos while still holding power accountable? Baker shares his perspective on striking the right balance and why ignoring some of Trump’s statements can be just as important as covering them. Welcome to Mediaite, THE site for news and opinion on the intersection of media and politics. Join Mediaite+ https://www.mediaite.com/subscribe/ ►Subscribe to Mediaite: https://bit.ly/3MjuECB ► Website: https://www.mediaite.com/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediaite/ ► X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/mediaite ► Threads: https://www.threads.net/@mediaite ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mediaite #trump #newyorktimes #politics