Sean Spicer: ‘Several Instances’ of What Trump Claimed About the Press’ Terror Coverage

Earlier today President Trump claimed that the dishonest press “doesn’t want to report” terror attacks in Europe, saying, “They have their reasons and you understand that.”

Press Secretary Sean Spicer was asked about this by reporters abroad Air Force One and he had this to say:

.@seanspicer tells reporters on AF1 that there are "several instances" of this – but Spicer didn't provide a single example. https://t.co/O1KdvrTlQe

— Dan Merica (@danmericaCNN) February 6, 2017

"There are several instances," @PressSec tells reporters on AF1 when asked abt @POTUS' claim media buries terror coverage. No specifics exs

— Jordan Fabian (@Jordanfabian) February 6, 2017

In gaggle on AF1, Spicer says terror attacks "aren't exactly covered to a degree on which they should be." Did not specify which attacks.

— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) February 6, 2017

The White House is going to provide a list of unreported terror attacks to media to back up Trump’s claim, @PressSec says (via pool) pic.twitter.com/z0U1uDezhA

— Jon Passantino (@passantino) February 6, 2017

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