President Quote by Dwight D. Eisenhower
“Well, when you come down to it, I don't see that a reporter could do much to a president, do you?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Press conference, 1953
Reporters have limited power over a president; the role is largely symbolic.
In simple terms: Press influence on presidents is limited.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the limits of media pressure.
Themes
politics
media
power
Mood
formal
analytical
Type
political
reflective
When to use this quote
- policy making
- public relations
- journalism
Key Concepts
democratic accountability
public perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How can presidents stay accountable despite limited press power?
- What mechanisms ensure media accountability?
A Different Perspective
May underestimate media’s indirect influence.
![“There's more than 1700 emails out of the thirty three thousand Hillary Clinton emails that we've published, just about Libya. It's not that Libya has cheap oil. She perceived the removal of [Muammar] Gaddafi and the overthrow of the Libyan state - something that she would use in her run-up to the…” quote by Julian Assange](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d1a/julian-assange-1566_clinton_there-s-more-than-1700-emails-out-of-the_2174.jpg)
![“I can't imagine that I would be asked that by the president-elect [Donald Trump], or then-president [Barack Obama]. But it's - I'm very clear. I voted for the change that put the Army Field Manual in place as a member of Congress. I understand that law very, very quickly and am also deeply aware…” quote by James Mattis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/761/james-mattis-9515_army_i-can-t-imagine-that-i-would-be-asked-th_3990.jpg)
