David McCraw

Lead newsroom lawyer for The New York Times with decades of experience defending press freedoms and author of Truth in Our Times, offering expert insight on libel law and legal strategy.

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Nov 20, 2025 • 27min

‘The New York Times won’t settle’: Why reporters will not be intimidated by Donald Trump

David McCraw, the lead newsroom lawyer for The New York Times and author of 'Truth in Our Times', dives into the challenges of protecting journalistic freedom against powerful figures like Donald Trump. He discusses the strategic use of high-value lawsuits to intimidate media and explains pivotal cases like New York Times v. Sullivan. McCraw contrasts U.S. and U.K. defamation laws and highlights the importance of litigation in preserving press freedom. Plus, he offers strategic advice to the BBC on navigating legal pitfalls in reporting.

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