Trump Caught on Hot Mic Asking Fox Host to Praise Cabinet Meeting

The president's request followed a controversial White House decision to control press access, raising concerns about media freedom.

President Donald Trump was recorded on a hot mic asking Fox News host Lawrence Jones to describe his first Cabinet meeting as 'unbelievable' and to say he did a 'great job.'
The interaction occurred as reporters exited the meeting and was not included in the official White House feed but was captured by an Associated Press microphone.
The incident coincides with the White House's move to take control of press access, a role traditionally managed by the White House Correspondents' Association
Critics have expressed concern over the administration's actions, which have increased the presence of right-leaning media and excluded certain outlets, such as HuffPost.
This latest event adds to Trump's contentious relationship with the press, including threats to sue journalists using anonymous sources and previous bans on outlets like the Associated Press.