It the seams to me that the president is making sure the media goes his way or not at all. He does not like people talking about him ( where has he been for the last 8 years) and if you do something has to be done about you. 
This must be part of his future plan with the real people he is helping. Talk about trying to get even. No other president in history would have done this, even less, President Bush.
The way I see it. We need to sit tight and see what is he up to. And, ofcourse protest, when is needed. Peace.