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Wriggling out of accountability: Misinformation, evasion, and the informational problem of live TV interviews | Nieman Journalism Lab

First, it happened on Fox News. Chris Wallace asked White House adviser Stephen Miller about the president’s decision to use private lawyers “to get information from the Ukrainian government rather than go through…agencies of his government.”

Miller’s response began “Two different points…” when Wallace cut him off. “How about answering my question?” Wallace asked.

Miller, changing the subject, ignored Wallace. Wallace’s question was never answered.

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Source: Wriggling out of accountability: Misinformation, evasion, and the informational problem of live TV interviews » Nieman Journalism Lab