The Daily

The President and the Publisher

Jan 2, 2020

A. G. Sulzberger, the Publisher of The New York Times, engages President Trump in a thought-provoking discussion about the vital role of a free press. They delve into the complexities of media responsibility and the impact of anti-press rhetoric on journalist safety globally. Trump claims the media has become unnecessarily dangerous, prompting Sulzberger to challenge him with evidence of rising threats. This conversation navigates the delicate balance of trust between the presidency and journalism while examining the implications for democracy.

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Intro

2min

A Meeting in the Oval Office

9min

Navigating Political Challenges and Personal Sentiments

2min

Unpacking Investigations and Presidency Burdens

3min

The Press and Presidential Engagement

2min

Press Freedom Under Fire

19min

This week, “The Daily” is revisiting some of our favorite episodes of 2019 and checking in on what has happened since the stories first ran. Today, we return to the exclusive interview in the Oval Office between the publisher of The Times, A. G. Sulzberger, and President Trump about the role of a free press. Guest: A. G. Sulzberger, The Times’s publisher, who joined two White House reporters, Maggie Haberman and Peter Baker, to interview Mr. Trump. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily.

Background reading:

In his remarks on the media, Mr. Trump took credit for popularizing the term “fake news,” but declined to accept responsibility for a rise in threats against journalists since he took office. Read excerpts from his exchange with Mr. Sulzberger.
Here are five takeaways from the interview.
Mr. Trump said he wanted evidence the world was getting more dangerous for journalists. Here it is.

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