"If you read coverage from outlets like ABC News or Politico, you’d walk away thinking Trump was flipping burgers in a bustling McDonald’s, interacting with everyday customers. Neither mentioned that the location was closed or that the 'customers' were part of a pre-arranged setup."
They know better. They just do not intend to do better. He plays them like a fiddle, and they willingly ask him, "What string do you want to pluck today, maestro?"