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The Political Scene | The New Yorker cover image

Trump’s Putin-Like Cull of the White House Press Pool

The Political Scene | The New Yorker

CHAPTER

Billionaire Influence on Media and Politics

This chapter examines how billionaires, notably Jeff Bezos, shape media narratives and political landscapes through their ownership of major news outlets. It addresses the implications for press integrity, the impact of wealth on democracy, and the alarming parallels between American and authoritarian regimes under Trump's leadership.

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