On with Kara Swisher Trump’s Attacks on the Press and on Freedom of Expression
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Apr 3, 2025 
David Enrich, a Business investigations editor for The New York Times, discusses rising legal threats against the press. Ruth Marcus, a former associate editor at The Washington Post, explores the impact of misinformation on public trust. Ben Mullin, a media reporter for The New York Times, highlights how Trump's legal tactics seek to undermine freedom of expression. Together, they emphasize the deteriorating state of press freedom, the chilling effects of lawsuits, and the vital role of independent journalism in today's democracy.
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News Media's Double Bind
- The news media faces a dual threat: a collapsing business model and political attacks.
- The press is ill-prepared for the White House's current tactics, despite having time to adapt after Trump's first term.
Trump's Strategy of Intimidation
- Trump's attacks on the press, like banning the AP, aim to intimidate news outlets.
- These attacks extend beyond the AP, including lawsuits and FCC pressure, creating a chilling effect on journalism.
ABC's Settlement
- ABC News, facing a defamation lawsuit by Trump, settled despite likely winning.
- This settlement reflects corporate intimidation, highlighting the vulnerability of news organizations within larger corporations.
