Trump claims that the NY Times and the networks need him.
If you were a betting man and someone asked you to lay money on the question: "Is this statement by Donald Trump true or false?" you could come out ahead by always guessing false. However, it is true that the networks and media have prospered by covering the Trump reality show. CBS Chairman Les Moonves said last year, ""It may not be good for America, but it's damn good for CBS,"
The pattern is that Trump will burst onto Twitter about 4 am like a raging drunk coming in from an all-nighter. Allowing the country to enjoy some morning peace and quiet is anathema to him, for he must start off the day by dominating the news cycle. He will bellow about not getting enough respect and throw a few chairs around to make everyone uneasy and then he'll threaten to burn the damn house down if things don't start shaping up. Fox & Friends will chime in in with their high praise of his excellent leadership, earning a shout-out from Trump who is not only watching, but Tivo-ing. MSNBC and CNN will devote their morning coverage to outrage over his behavior. Trump will then go play a round of golf and tweet that he's winning.