Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton accused Phoenix Diablo of reporting ‘fake news’ after the news organization published an investigation that revealed that the mayor was, in fact, a clown.
“When will Phoenix Diablo stop falsely reporting that I am a ‘ghost’ or ‘clown’ and focus on Crooked Hillary’s ties to Russia? Sad! FAKE NEWS,” Stanton tweeted at 2 a.m. Saturday and reiterated at a press conference at City Hall.
In 2015, Phoenix Diablo reported that Stanton was a ghost during his entire time as Phoenix mayor. In 2016, Diablo corrected the story to correctly report that Stanton was actually a clown the entire time.
Stanton has repeatedly butted heads with the media since taking office as mayor, but Saturday marks the first time he has completely discredited a news organization. Stanton has been known throughout his time as mayor for giving more access to news organizations that give him more favorable coverage.
Breitbart co-founder and noted ethics expert Steve Bannon criticized Stanton for his remarks, saying the mayor wasn’t giving facts and truth the respect they deserve.
“Calling a respected downtown Phoenix news organization ‘fake news’ is extremely disrespectful,” Bannon said. “But besides that, it also undermines the value of the truth.”
At a press conference called by Stanton Saturday morning, the mayor spent the majority of the time criticizing Phoenix Diablo’s coverage of downtown Phoenix, but would not take questions from the publication.
Sonia Kunthara, executive editor of Phoenix Diablo, stood firm in the website’s decision to publish the explosive reports about Stanton
“We are proud of our coverage of downtown Phoenix and see holding public officials like Mayor Stanton accountable as a great responsibility,” Kunthara said. “It’s ‘sad!’ that someone would use their public platform to discredit us, but we will continue to do the fearless, necessary journalism we are known for.”
Hey There. I found your blog using msn. This is an extremely neatly written article. I’ll be sure to bookmark it and return to learn extra of your helpful info. Thanks for the post. I’ll definitely comeback.
Hi, Neat post. There is a problem with your web site in web explorer, may test this?K IE nonetheless is the market leader and a good portion of folks will leave out your magnificent writing due to this problem.
Thank you for sharing superb informations. Your site is very cool. I am impressed by the details that you’ve on this site. It reveals how nicely you understand this subject. Bookmarked this web page, will come back for more articles. You, my pal, ROCK! I found just the information I already searched everywhere and just couldn’t come across. What a perfect site.
You are my inspiration, I own few blogs and often run out from brand :). “‘Tis the most tender part of love, each other to forgive.” by John Sheffield.
I discovered your weblog web site on google and examine just a few of your early posts. Continue to keep up the superb operate. I just extra up your RSS feed to my MSN Information Reader. Searching for forward to studying extra from you later on!…
I think other website proprietors should take this website as an model, very clean and great user genial design and style.
What i do not understood is if truth be told how you’re now not really much more smartly-liked than you may be right now. You’re so intelligent. You know thus significantly in the case of this topic, produced me for my part imagine it from numerous numerous angles. Its like women and men don’t seem to be fascinated until it is one thing to do with Girl gaga! Your personal stuffs outstanding. Always take care of it up!
Very interesting info !Perfect just what I was looking for!
This is the correct blog for anyone who wants to find out about this topic. You understand so much its almost onerous to argue with you (not that I truly would need…HaHa). You positively put a brand new spin on a topic thats been written about for years. Nice stuff, simply great!
This actually answered my downside, thanks!