Trump Calls For "Fake News" Contest After Making Fake TIME Magazine Covers Of Himself

The man who once made fake TIME Magazine covers of himself and proudly had them on display in his golf clubs has the stones to call for a "Fake News" contest.

Donald Trump tweeted this morning, "We should have a contest as to which of the Networks, plus CNN and not including Fox, is the most dishonest, corrupt and/or distorted in its political coverage of your favorite President (me). They are all bad. Winner to receive the FAKE NEWS TROPHY!"

We should have a contest as to which of the Networks, plus CNN and not including Fox, is the most dishonest, corrupt and/or distorted in its political coverage of your favorite President (me). They are all bad. Winner to receive the FAKE NEWS TROPHY!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 27, 2017

Aside from the content of the tweet, two things jump out as I read this:

1. Trump somehow believes he is America's "favorite" president

2. He interestingly put "me" in parentheses. He felt he had to identify himself as president? Maybe he doesn't believe he's president?

And let's check in with the Twitterverse for reaction:

Who do trust more, Donald Trump or:

ABC. ABC, 54/36
CBS. CBS, 54/36
NBC. NBC, 54/36
New York Times. New York Times, 54/37
CNN. CNN, 52/37
Washington Post. Washington Post, 52/37 https://t.co/XIY6vnb1i7

— PublicPolicyPolling (@ppppolls) November 27, 2017

The reality TV show Presidency in action. https://t.co/0nQIEhceOF

— Katty Kay (@KattyKayBBC) November 27, 2017

I think the idea of a trophy for networks that produce the most news that Trump just happens not to like might actually be pretty great. https://t.co/WCcyKk2rFf

— Zack Ford (@ZackFord) November 27, 2017

Hmmm...FAKE NEWS TROPHY?
Biggest inauguration crowd
Wiretapp
Nobody respects women more...
The best words...
Know more than the generals...
I can be presidential...
FAKE TIME MAGAZINE COVER?

The award goes to *Predisent* dingalingus trump...
(tiny) hands down. pic.twitter.com/09zaZo7Tzr

— BrooklynDad_Defiant! (@mmpadellan) November 27, 2017

Fake news trophy? Is that like getting a degree from Trump University?

— Palmer Report (@PalmerReport) November 27, 2017

Donald Trump is handing out a fake news trophy. Robert Mueller is handing out plea deals and indictments.

— Palmer Report (@PalmerReport) November 27, 2017