What do a US envoy's 'animalistic' remarks to journalists imply?

Outrage in Lebanon after the US envoy calls journalists 'animalistic'. Tom Barrack's comments come at a time when the US president has stepped up his attacks on media he dislikes. So, what's behind this hostility towards journalists within the Trump administration? And are there wider implications beyond the US?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support.