"The United States fell seven places in the global press freedom rankings, with the watchdog that independently compiles the list specifically blaming President Donald Trump's attacks against the media and those in it."
"Trump has turned his repeated attacks on the press and journalists into a systematic policy, the group writes, justifying the slide."
"The drop comes amid what the organization describes as a worsening global climate for journalism, with press freedom at its lowest point worldwide since the index began 25 years ago."
"According to the organization, the Trump administration shares some of that blame with drastic cuts to the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM) workforce had global repercussions."
The United States fell seven places in the global press freedom rankings, now at 64th, attributed to President Trump's systematic attacks on the media. Reporters Without Borders noted that Trump's actions have inspired similar crackdowns in other countries. The report highlights a worsening global climate for journalism, with press freedom at its lowest in 25 years. The Trump administration's funding cuts to the US Agency for Global Media have also contributed to the decline, affecting international broadcasters and the overall media landscape.
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