The Gist Trump Library Bump
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Dec 17, 2024 Nancy Rommelmann, a journalist and author known for her insightful work in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, dives into her latest book, '40 Bucks and a Dream: Stories from Los Angeles.' She shares riveting tales from her career, including chilling insights from her interview with serial killer John Wayne Gacy. The conversation also addresses the political climate's impact on journalism, including corporate challenges and the absurdities of contemporary media. Plus, there's a humorous take on the quirks of retail pharmacy security.
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ABC Lawsuit
- ABC settled a $15 million lawsuit with Donald Trump, despite the case being defensible.
- The lawsuit concerned George Stephanopoulos' accurate comments about Trump's sexual assault allegations on "This Week".
Impact on Media Integrity
- This settlement could negatively impact media integrity by emboldening Trump to pursue further frivolous lawsuits.
- Trump has already announced his intention to sue Ann Seltzer and the Des Moines Register for an allegedly inaccurate poll.
Trump vs. Pulitzer
- Trump sued the Pulitzer board for upholding awards given to the NYT and Washington Post for their Russia reporting.
- A judge ruled that the Pulitzer board's affirmation of the reports' truth was a statement of fact, not opinion.