The David Pakman Show 5/23/25: TV hosts warned about slamming Trump, tourists cancelling US trips
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May 23, 2025 Media outlets face mounting pressure to avoid criticizing Trump, raising concerns about free expression. Meanwhile, a decline in international tourism signals economic fallout as potential visitors view the U.S. as increasingly hostile. A shocking bombing at a fertility clinic highlights rising far-right violence. As politicians twist narratives, contradictions emerge over issues like birthright citizenship. The public health landscape suffers under a silenced CDC, amplifying fears amid unfolding disease outbreaks.
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Media Censorship under Trump Pressure
- ABC's The View was told by executives to reduce Trump criticism due to legal and authoritarian pressures. - This reflects corporate fear and the increasing constraints on a free press under Trump's presidency.
EPA's Disregard for Public Health
- EPA chief Lee Zeldin is dismissive of environmental harm from deregulation and cares more about benefiting corporate interests. - Adam Schiff harshly criticized Zeldin's disregard for public health and regulatory decline.
Tourism Decline Costs U.S. Billions
- International tourists are avoiding the U.S., causing a $12.5 billion loss, due to perceived hostility and instability under Trump. - This decline harms local economies reliant on foreign visitors and is a self-inflicted economic issue.
