The incoming Trump administration appears poised to do what it can to crack down on unfavorable media coverage, with threats of defamation lawsuits against critics.
Even before Trump moves back into the White House, actual or threatened libel lawsuits are being deployed to intimidate news outlets that question his administration.
Under longstanding Supreme Court precedent, public figures like Trump face a high bar in proving defamation, yet the threat of lawsuits serves to chill aggressive reporting.
Threats of legal action against journalists and news organizations seem aimed at silencing dissent and discouraging scrutiny of Trump and his inner circle.
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