Thank you for your reply! I agree with you that this is unprecedented in terms of the extremes it goes to, but why do you think that is? The quick availability of information? The demand for information that confirms one's belief? Perhaps it is the new technology that makes it so easy for news organizations to manipulate information, thereby giving the "orange clown" something to complain about.

On the other hand, the extent of Trump's assault on the media does seem to be something not seen before... in this country at least. I think this is where you and I completely agree. His ability to sway his supporters to believe lies and reject facts is terrifying.