It is absolutely correct that the media is not an official part of the American government 'checks & balances'; and the Trump Administration manipulating the image of the press and complaining about it like they have is unprofessional, at best. Unfortunately, there is no law that says they have to like press coverage - even if they constantly cause their own negative coverage, there is no requirement for them to support media. 

That's okay, because the media isn't the main problem in this country; and our deep divisions are so much easier to heal than we realize: Christians & ex-Christians Prove God Exists by Debunking Salvation: Science & Spirituality Reveal the Real Jesus Christ http://hub.me/akagx