Finkelstein keeps close tabs on The Hill's coverage, per sources. If he thinks a story portrays Trump in too harsh a light, he'll reach out to editors. "There was always this understanding in the newsroom that Jimmy was friendly with Trump..."

Finkelstein keeps close tabs on The Hill's coverage, per sources. If he thinks a story portrays Trump in too harsh a light, he'll reach out to editors.

"There was always this understanding in the newsroom that Jimmy was friendly with Trump..."

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