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Media and Trump: Navigating Defamation Settlements
This chapter examines the settlement between ABC News and President-elect Donald Trump, where the network paid $15 million over defamation claims. The discussion highlights the evolving relationship between media organizations and political figures, emphasizing concerns about journalistic integrity and the chilling effects of political pressure. It also explores the impacts of internal communications revelations on news reporting and the strategic adjustments major news outlets must make in the Trump era.