A reporter is assigned to cover an ongoing story about the mayor, who has been accused of corruption. At the first press conference he attends, the reporter asks, “Mayor, what are the charges against you?” What is the main problem with this question?

A. The reporter is just trying to get a juicy quote from the mayor.
B. The reporter is asking a question he thinks will make him look smarter than the other reporters.
C. The reporter should have used more formal language.
D. The reporter should have researched that information before the press conference.

D. The reporter should have researched that information before the press conference.

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