THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Trump Erupts at ABC over Vance On-Air Fiasco as Presser Goes Off Rails
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Oct 15, 2025 
Brian Beutler, a political journalist and Substack author, joins the discussion to analyze Trump's alarming recent behavior and its implications. They dive into Trump's refusal to engage with ABC reporters, revealing the futility of media appeasement tactics. Beutler also highlights the significance of press solidarity against Pentagon restrictions and critiques conventional political responses to Trump's performative antics. Additionally, they explore the potential of 'No Kings' protests to galvanize pro-democracy movements and advise on necessary resistance strategies.
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Appeasement Fuels More Extortion
- Trump punishes outlets that refuse regime-friendly coverage and treats normal journalism as heresy.
- Brian Beutler says that yielding to him only invites more blackmail and public embarrassment.
The $16M Settlement Didn't Buy Silence
- Trump celebrated extracting a $16 million settlement from ABC and yet continued to attack them.
- Beutler cites that payment as an example showing appeasement yields no lasting protection.
Corporate Ties Drive Media Capitulation
- Corporate fear and business ties make many outlets prone to incremental concessions.
- Beutler notes those half-measures leave outlets exposed and ultimately humiliated by Trump.