The Press Ban: A Symptom of a Larger Ill Former President Barack Obama's recent comments about Donald Trump's decision to bar certain media outlets from the White House have been met with laughter and applause.
However, beneath the humor lies a stark reality: we are witnessing a worrying erosion of democratic norms in this country.
Obama's musings on what would have happened if he had taken a similar approach to Trump during his own presidency serve as a sobering reminder that even well intentioned leaders can be swayed by power and control.