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This Is Not a Banana

“It’s come to this. Nine months into Donald Trump’s term, a major news organization has produced an ad aimed at the president and his lies. And the fact that CNN feels it needs to fight back says volumes. Trump’s strategy is working. Blaming the press for all his problems, saying facts are fake, raging against the media for making up stories — which are true — is unfortunately resonating in parts of our country. It’s a clever ad, but a sad day for America.”

—News & Guts, newsman Dan Rather’s media company, “dedicated to insightful coverage and conversation,” in a Facebook post, Oct. 23, 2017. Click here to view the CNN ad. It’s funny. And sad.

  • Editorial Comment: Fake fruit.

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