1. quick thread on how the air has completely leaked out of the deflated WH briefing room.... https://pressrun.media/p/trump-commits-ultimate-tv-sin-with

2. There’s little sense of urgency anymore, despite the grave topic at hand. The briefings now consists of a handful of bored reporters asking the same questions day after day, and Trump not answering them.

3. Reporters look defeated and a bit embarrassed to have to take part in this sad, daily charade. Indeed, the briefings now carry with them a feeling of futility, which only adds to the media negligence in airing them live.

4. Trump loves to see himself as a television star and a ratings magnet. But over the last few weeks with the ceaseless bloviating, he’s turned himself into a TV has-been.