Billionaire-owned newspapers refusing to endorse presidential candidates undermines press freedom, a cornerstone of democracy meant to promote debate and challenge power.
The American founders protected media to ensure free expression of opinions, not to allow billionaires to manipulate outlets for personal gain, particularly in crucial electoral contests.
Alexis de Tocqueville observed that a free press was essential to democracy, critiquing leaders like Andrew Jackson for their tyrannical governance and highlighting the press's role in accountability.
Jackson's legacy resonates today as Donald Trump admires him, revealing a troubling connection between historical abuses of power and current political narratives.
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