We're being played by Donald Trump, folks. At least CNN and MSNBC aren't habitually interrupting their day for live coverage every time the so-called president holds a rally. But we still cover everything he says to the detriment of really important stories, says Ezra Klein: If I worked in a White House where, on Friday, a corruption-plagued EPA chief resigned and a Fox News-exec ousted for covering up sexual assault was named deputy chief of staff, I'd be pretty thrilled if the media spent Monday mocking Stephen Miller for throwing away sushi. — Ezra Klein (@ezraklein) July 9, 2018 Ezra Klein took his first real vacation in 15 years (I believe it) and noticed when he got back how, in sharp relief, Trump rallies change the subject from what we really should be talking about.