Trump's Attack on Media Freedom

Donald Trump's recent outbursts against CBS News illustrate his increasing hostility towards media outlets that challenge his narrative. He has accused CBS of manipulating an interview with Kamala Harris to conceal her supposed incompetence, demanding that the network lose its broadcasting license. This reaction reveals not only his frustration with critical media coverage but also signals a potential authoritarian impulse to control or retaliate against dissenting voices. Such actions highlight a threat to democratic principles, emphasizing that a future Trump presidency could seek to undermine press freedom significantly.