Tapper Questions Gibbs about Fox

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At this morning’s press gaggle in White House press secretary Robert Gibbs‘ office, ABC’s Jake Tapper grilled Gibbs on the White House’s statements about Fox News, asking, “Can you explain why it’s appropriate for the White House to decide that a news organization is not one…” (Excerpt here.) Update: Fox News’ response after the jump.

FNC Senior VP of news Michael Clemente: “Hundreds of journalists come to work each day at FOX News all deeply committed to their craft. It’s disappointing that the White House would be so dismissive of their fine work and continue their vengeful war against a news organization.” (Via The Swamp)

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