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Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R) in an interview Sunday pushed back on President Donald TrumpDonald TrumpChelsea Clinton attends Muslim solidarity rally in NYC Pentagon chief: 'I dont have any issues with the press' Kasich: The media is 'an important part of democracy' MOREs criticism of the press, saying the news media is a such an important part of democracy.

Kasich said on CNN's "State of the Union" that while he doesnt always agree with the press, their role is vital and necessary to hold people accountable.

Kasich recalled a recent meeting with Ohio reporters in which he praised their work.

"I said, I applaud you for following the facts and reporting a story, even at times when it is not easy," Kasich said.

"I have great respect for the press. I was once in the press," Kasich, who dropped out of the Republican presidential race last May, said on Sunday.

Trump has regularly called the media "fake news" or even "the opposition party." In recent tweets, he has urged Americans to disregard any reports that are critical of his administration.

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