Instinctively was the wrong word. Knee jerk describes your negative responses to your president, Donald Trump.
I have no issue with a principled, thoughtful distrust of President Trump or even principled, thoughtful opposition of him at times. I’d be a hypocrite if I opposed such. But the Never Trumpers are not principled or thoughtful in their opposition. They are of the spirit of Ahab and their hatred of President Trump is devilish and irrational. You “smell” like a Never Trumper.
Unfortunately for your argument I didn't say anything critical of DJT.
I said I don't think it's inappropriate for the press to ask our leaders about the issues of the day.
Trump made Cohen a current issue by tweeting about him that morning.
I don't think our presidents - no matter who they are - should control what questions they're asked.
They can answer the question or not - their choice - but it's the role of the press to ask questions.
Not changing my opinion about how our system should work just because Trump is president isn't being anti-Trump.