The article discusses the parallels between President Trump's approach to the press during his second term and Richard Nixon's strategy during the Watergate scandal. Voters overlooked legal issues surrounding Trump's aides, and Trump responded with aggressive tactics against traditional media, echoing Nixon's attempts to stifle journalistic inquiry. The administration's threats against TV licenses and cuts to PBS funding mirror Nixon's anti-press sentiments. This escalation poses a troubling threat to media freedom and recalls a period when government attempts to control narratives were met with significant backlash from journalists.
The backlash from the president and his aides demonstrates a striking resemblance to Nixon's attempts to control the press amidst the Watergate scandal.
Trump's government maneuvers against traditional journalists display a significantly more aggressive approach than in his first term, reflecting a worrying trend in press relations.
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