Trump's Greed and Spite Is Having a Devastating Effect on Journalism
- On June 27, President Donald Trump answered questions during a media briefing about his ongoing legal and media conflicts.
- Trump's legal actions and threats target multiple media outlets, including Daily Kos, CNN, and The New York Times, alleging defamation and false reporting.
- Paramount Global recently agreed to pay Trump $16 million to settle his lawsuit over a 2024 CBS News interview featuring Kamala Harris amid a pending $8 billion merger with Skydance Media.
- Trump's attorney sent letters threatening lawsuits over reports on a preliminary intelligence briefing, while Attorney General Pam Bondi publicly supported efforts challenging CNN's coverage.
- These media conflicts have raised concerns about legal intimidation of the press, potential chilling effects on journalism, and challenges to journalistic independence and democratic norms.
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National media must stand up to Trump
With a merger deal in the making that would require government approval, Paramount capitulated in a lawsuit Trump aimed at "60 Minutes," shelling out $16 million. Previously, ABC similarly backed down from an easily winnable case. Media ownership must find their spines.
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