Trumponomics Managing the News in the Age of Trump
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Oct 1, 2025 
Alessandra Galloni, the Editor-in-chief of Reuters, and Zanny Minton Beddoes, Editor-in-chief of The Economist, dive into the challenges of reporting in the Trump era. They discuss how their newsrooms adapt to press freedom constraints and navigate the complexities of geopolitics in coverage. Insights include the impact of restricted access to the White House, the need for fair-minded reporting, and the implications of Trumponomics on global relations. They also touch on managing journalist safety and mental health amidst political turbulence.
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Report The Effects, Not Theatrics
- Reuters focuses on reporting real effects of policy changes rather than chasing headlines.
- Alessandra Galloni emphasizes following policy outcomes across jurisdictions to show concrete impacts.
Differentiate Signal From Noise
- The Economist separates signal from noise to avoid over-framing every story around Trump.
- Zanny Minton Beddoes stresses fair-minded, rigorous coverage to keep readers across the spectrum engaged.
Take Practical Travel Precautions
- Scrub devices and prepare legal contacts before traveling to the U.S. to avoid border issues.
- Zanny recommends pragmatic precautions like cleaning phones and having lawyers ready when entering the country.