Trey Yingst, chief foreign correspondent for Fox News, accepted the RTDNA First Amendment Award and used the opportunity to advocate for journalists and press freedom. He highlighted the dangers faced by journalists worldwide, particularly in conflict zones, and recognized the sacrifices of Palestinian journalists. In his speech, Yingst addressed former President Trump's attacks on the media, asserting that journalists serve as vital voices for the people, confronting misinformation and violence against the press, underlining the importance of the First Amendment now more than ever.
If you take anything away from my remarks today, let it be this. The people in this room, each one of you, plays a critical role acting as the fourth estate. Capturing the experiences of humans and being a voice for the voiceless. Journalists are not the enemy of the people. Let me say that again. Journalists are not the enemy of the people. Quite the opposite. Journalists are the voice of the people.
As an international reporter, I have the great privilege and responsibility to travel the world and tell the stories of others. Over the past several years, my team and I have reported from nearly 20 different countries, most recently from Ukraine. Syria and Israel.
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