But Mr Spicer was happy to share one particular CNN story on his Twitter feed.
The poll found 57 per cent of people who watched the speech had a very positive reaction, while around 70 per cent of viewers said the speech made them optimistic about the direction of the US.
In addition, the poll found close to 70 per cent of people said Mr Trump had the right priorities for the country and his policies would move the US in the right direction.
The Trump administration has received criticism for its attacks on the media.
The controversial orders Donald Trump has already issued
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Earlier in February, the President himself tweeted that the “fake news media” including CNN – but also the New York Times, NBC, ABC and CBS – was the “enemy of the American people.”
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