Lawrence: The public knows Trump is lying about tariffs. Why doesn't the White House press corps?

Presidency & Press Corps - The analysis suggests the current US presidency is perceived as exceptionally unintelligent, surpassing even fictional portrayals, and is accompanied by what is considered an equally inept White House press corps [1] - The report claims the White House press corps has become complicit accessories to the president, both in a criminal and a fashion sense, used to evade questions and disseminate misinformation [1] - The analysis highlights an instance where the president responded to a question with "I don't know, why don't you tell me?", which the author views as evidence of the president's stupidity and the press corps's failure to hold him accountable [1][2][3] - The report points out that some reporters who are considered aggressive towards previous administrations have altered their behavior to maintain access to the current White House, compromising their journalistic integrity [2] Tariffs & Economic Impact - The analysis asserts that the White House press corps consistently fails to challenge the president's false claims about tariffs, specifically the notion that foreign countries pay them [4][5] - The report emphasizes that tariffs are paid by American companies in American dollars, ultimately increasing costs for American consumers [4] - The analysis references the Smoot-Hawley tariffs of 1930, enacted by Republicans, as a historical example of tariffs exacerbating the Great Depression, contradicting the president's alleged misrepresentation of history [4][5] - A poll indicates that 81% of Americans are concerned about the impact of tariffs on their personal finances, suggesting a disconnect between public awareness and the press corps's understanding of the issue [5]