White House says it's compiling "dossier" on @Fahrenthold and others. "The Washington Post is blatantly interfering with the business relationships of the Trump Organization, and it must stop,” said WH spox Judd Deere. washingtonpost.com/politics/trump… 1/
@Fahrenthold That statement is a remarkable affirmation of the reporting of @Fahrenthold and others at @washingtonpost in that it showcases a White House official advocating for a private business. 2/
@Fahrenthold @washingtonpost What really must stop, of course, are the shenanigans exposed in all of those stories. And given how the era's most famous "dossier" was riddled with false and unproven statements, it's precious that the White House would use that term in this context. 3/
@Fahrenthold @washingtonpost Whether formally or informally, many organizations compile background information on the reporters who cover them. What's particularly reprehensible about this instance is the threatening language from the WH. 4/
