NYT Report: Sean Hannity an Unofficial Advisor to the Trump Campaign

Source: RedState | August 21, 2016 | Leon H. Wolf

So much has become clear:

During major inflection points in Donald J. Trump’s campaign, the advisers, family members and friends who make up his kitchen cabinet burn up their email accounts and phone lines gaming out how to get his candidacy on track (and what counsel he might go along with).

But one person in the mix brings more than just his political advice. He also happens to control an hour of prime time on the Fox News Channel.

That person is Sean Hannity.

Mr. Hannity uses his show on the nation’s most-watched cable news network to blare Mr. Trump’s message relentlessly — giving Mr. Trump the kind of promotional television exposure even a billionaire can’t afford for long.

But Mr. Hannity is not only Mr. Trump’s biggest media booster; he also veers into the role of adviser. Several people I’ve spoken with over the last couple of weeks said Mr. Hannity had for months peppered Mr. Trump, his family members and advisers with suggestions on strategy and messaging.

Note that this is not something that Hannity, for his part, denies (while he does deny that he wants a job in a potential Trump administration):

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  • Consistent August 22, 2016 at 12:21 am #9444

    Consistent August 22, 2016 at 12:22 am #9445

    Consistent August 22, 2016 at 12:30 am #9446

    EVERYDAY August 22, 2016 at 12:33 am #9447

    There was a time when such shenanigans would have caused an uproar. In those days, a media personality like Hannity would have been forced off the air. Now, no one bats an eye.

    I am SOOOOO glad I no longer have extended basic cable, so there is no temptation to tune in to mouthpieces like Hannity. Don’t even listen to talk radio anymore either. My blood pressure is much lower and I feel a lot better.

    ConservativeGranny August 22, 2016 at 1:54 am #9448

    I haven’t even been listening to Levin lately. I am sleeping a lot better LOL!

    I’ll never go back to Rush. I gave up FOX news years ago. I rather read all about it online from many different sources. But I think people like us may be in the minority.

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