https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_Estate https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_Estate Not an official one, but certainly one of political influence: “Though

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_Estate https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_Estate Not an official one, but certainly one of political influence: “Though it is not formally recognized as a part of a political system, it [News Media] wields significant indirect social influence.” The media “shifts ground” - in this case making it very hard for President Trump to continue to frame the issue in a way to suit himself.