McBride notes that once Trump becomes president, he may influence federal regulations impacting media owners, particularly concerning licensing and business interests of companies like Amazon.
McBride discusses how Trump could direct the Justice Department to target anonymous sources of reporters, potentially leading to jail time for journalists who refuse to disclose sources, creating a chilling effect.
Another avenue McBride identifies is Trump's potential use of the Sedition Act against leakers, which could suppress whistleblowing and critical information reaching the public, as seen with issues like child separation.
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