"The United States is facing a press freedom crisis that should concern anyone who cares about democracy. A free press cannot function where it is politically targeted, legally constrained, and exposed to growing physical risks."
"Under Trump, the U.S. has weaponized government institutions to detain and deport a journalist; target reporters, and create an environment of fear and intimidation for the press."
The United States has dropped to 64th place in the World Press Freedom Index, a decline of seven spots from the previous year. Reporters Without Borders has noted a consistent downward trend in the U.S. ranking since 2002. Clayton Weimers, executive director of Reporters Without Borders' North America division, criticized the Trump administration for its actions against press freedom, stating that a free press cannot operate under political targeting and legal constraints, which pose increasing risks to journalists.
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