Sean Spicer just settled it: We should all pay attention to Trump’s tweets
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In one sentence Tuesday, White House press secretary Sean Spicer just eliminated any doubt you may have about whether the media should pay attention to President Trump's tweets.
“The president is the president of the United States, so they are considered official statements by the president of the United States,” he said in response to a reporter's question.
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