In President Trump's first press conference since his election, the then President Elect was asked a question by a Huffington Post reporter about the influence of Russia in the 2016 election. Instead of answering the question, or using misdirection, Trump told the reporter that he doesn't answer questions from fake news organizations.

The reporter, despite his efforts, was not given an opportunity to defend his outlet. Trump moved on to the next question, calling on a Breitbart reporter who proceeded to ask him a softball question. This instance is just one of many in which the President has disrespected journalists simply for doing their jobs.

Trump has also revoked the press passes of campaign correspondents during his primary race, and insulted a handicapped reporter at a campaign rally. Most recently, a Trump aide told Chuck Todd on Meet the Press that the false reports of crowd sizes from the White House at Saturday's inauguration were "alternative facts" that suited the President better.

"Alternative facts aren't facts," replied Todd," they are falsehoods."

It has become apparent that the truth is now a matter of debate to this White House. Any organization that publishes credible content is still at the mercy of Trump's vanity and opinions despite thorough checking of sources.

So, what does this mean for the next four years?

President Trump is already on the back foot with the public. Hundreds of thousands of Americans marched this weekend in Washington, D.C. to stand in solidarity against the new President. With a news media poised to criticize Trump faster than to give him a chance, any attempts to push policy through the Congress will become harder.

He is the President with the most incoming power since FDR because of the Republican majorities in the House and Senate and vacant Supreme Court seat. Still, he will have to make nice with journalists if he ever hopes to build support from the public.

An inability to do so will weaken his authority during crises, damage his credibility after the inevitable series of scandals begins, and eliminate any chance he has at a second term. A President can only be so powerful without the people's approval. For dissidents of the Trump Administration, this is likely a beacon of hope for the next four years.