President-elect Donald Trump was rightly named Person of the Year in 2016 by TIME magazine.
US President Trump tweeted on Friday..
Time Magazine called to say that I was PROBABLY going to be named "Man (Person) of the Year," like last year, but I would have to agree to an interview and a major photo shoot. I said probably is no good and took a pass. Thanks anyway!
TIME Magazine responded to Trump's tweet saying...
"The President is incorrect about how we choose Person of the Year. TIME does not comment on our choice until publication, which is December 6."
Comment: Talk about a non-denial. No one is saying TIME "commented on" their choice. Naturally, they don't comment on the result until it is actually released. But as many have corroborated on Twitter, it seems that the DO inform winners before the official announcement. Also, Trump said nothing about "how they choose" their winner. He simply said they told him it was "probably him".
Sean Hannity then weighed in on TIMEgate calling "total bulls**t" on TIME Magazine.
"I call total Bullshit on Time. Answer the question; did you or did you not call the WH and say @realDonaldTrump @POTUS was being considered for person of the year and ask for an interview?"
After TIME refused to answer if they contacted Trump or not for an interview, Hannity simply tweeted, "Waiting..."
Comment: The media still have yet to catch on that Trump plays them like a fiddle. It's actually quite fun to watch.
See also: Thanks, but no thanks: Trump turns down Time Person of the Year 2017