Book Review: “Murder the Truth” by David Enrich
- Trump's repeated criticism of the media led to scrutiny of libel laws.
- Trump, as a real estate magnate and reality host, often attacked news outlets.
- Trump threatened legal action, sometimes suing news organizations over coverage.
- Trump stated in 2016 that he would 'open our libel laws'.
- Some experts believe the existing libel shield is now more crucial.
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Will the media’s libel protection last in the age of Trump?
Conservatives have long had their sights set on revisiting a Supreme Court case that set a high bar for public officials to prove the media defamed them, but President Donald Trump’s return to power has put a spotlight on this…
Book Review: “Murder the Truth” by David Enrich
In 2016, then-presidential candidate Donald Trump announced his intentions to “open up our libel laws,” so when legacy media outlets like The New York Times or The Washington Post “write purposely negative and horrible and false articles,” the subjects of these alleged “hit pieces” could sue the writers and “win lots of money.” Since rising...
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