Letters from an American September 19, 2025
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Sep 20, 2025 Major political news takes center stage as legal setbacks for Trump unfold, including a defamation suit dismissal. Media influence is scrutinized, highlighting public outcry against the administration's pressure on ABC. Polls reveal a decline in Trump's approval ratings, raising concerns about the nation's future. Prominent Democrats sound the alarm, urging reforms and citizen action to safeguard democracy against elite power.
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Court Rebuffs Trump's Lawsuit
- Judge Stephen Meridae rejected Trump's $15 billion defamation suit as improper and abusive in tone.
- He limited any amended complaint to 40 pages after criticizing the complaint's language and length.
Free Speech Backlash Over Kimmel
- Administration pressure on ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel is widely seen as an attack on free speech.
- Senator Ted Cruz called FCC threats dangerous and likened them to mafioso intimidation.
Rising Public Concern About Trump's Direction
- Polls show Trump's approval slipping as concerns rise about tariffs, use of power, and troop deployments.
- Republican pessimism about the country's direction has increased sharply since June.