The DSR Network The DSR Daily for July 22: White House/WSJ Feud Intensifies
Jul 22, 2025
A heated feud brews between the White House and The Wall Street Journal, raising questions about press freedom. The sentencing of a former officer in the Breonna Taylor case sparks outrage over a minimal prison term. Meanwhile, tensions rise as the Trump administration shifts away from SpaceX in missile defense discussions, with potential distractions arising from newly released MLK assassination documents. The landscape of political challenges continues to evolve, emphasizing the need for audience engagement in today's unpredictable media climate.
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Trump’s Legal Tactics Create Fear
- Trump’s legal attacks aim to intimidate and create a chilling effect on institutions and media, regardless of winning the case.
- Fear of costly litigation coerces others to avoid opposition, empowering authoritarian tactics.
Justice Dept’s Leniency on Hankinson
- The Justice Department under Trump recommended only a one-day sentence for officer Hankinson despite his civil rights violation.
- Trump’s DOJ reversed Biden-era policing reforms showing ongoing rollback of police accountability.
Wall Street Journal Barred from Trip
- The White House excluded The Wall Street Journal from Trump’s Scotland trip due to critical reporting on Epstein ties.
- Such exclusions are threats to press freedom and reflect typical Trump press office pettiness.