Treacherous? Who was elected, the press or the president? By what authority is the definition of political terms and framing of political debate unquestionable?

Reagan answered a journalist's question, "But don't you think a government is responsible for the welfare of its citizens?" like this, "Governments don't have citizens: Citizens have governments."

Trump answered this one, "Don't you mean undocumented immigrants?" like this, "Nah, I don't use that term."