The DC media have been covering themselves in firefighter glory for the past three years, but the pace has really picked up lately. Here’s another example featuring ABC News’ Jonathan Karl posing a question to Trump and Pence, which Dr. Birx answered instead:

Embarrassing. The press corp has no idea what they're talking about. Jon Karl: California has partially broken with CDC restrictions. Do you agree? Dr. Birx: Not only do we agree with it, it was in our guidelines. pic.twitter.com/wxragChgT1 — Steven Cheung (@CaliforniaPanda) April 22, 2020

But don’t dare question the media’s thorough knowledge of background information and preparation.

Press making fools out of themselves again. https://t.co/UNEXXcYNgg — Thomas W. Doyle Jr. (@twdjr) April 23, 2020

They’ve gotten really good at it too!

I guess Karl doesn't feel the need to do his homework. https://t.co/SkGDYxaCmj — M. S. Spencer (@msspencerauthor) April 23, 2020

How stupid did Dr Birx make you feel, @jonkarl? https://t.co/df4Oizu0uB — Adam Franklin (@isaygooddaysir2) April 23, 2020

They ask nearly the same question everyday hoping for? a different answer, someone to slip up, someone to get angry? https://t.co/wLKecSTY9S — JLB (@BauJlb) April 23, 2020

911, yes I would like to report a murder. https://t.co/nSmpeF8yfz — Jacob Adkins (@Jadkins151) April 23, 2020