The article discusses the challenges faced by journalists during the second Trump administration. Increased pressures, including lawsuits, an assertive FCC, and attacks on press freedoms are highlighted as signs of the administration's campaign against journalism. An expert notes the current situation goes beyond previous tensions, suggesting a systematic obstruction of the press. Meanwhile, some supporters of Trump argue for changes to reflect new information dissemination, amidst ongoing public dissatisfaction with journalism. The article contrasts Trump's more frequent media interactions with those of past presidents, indicating a complex relationship with the media.
It's very clear what's happening. The Trump administration is on a campaign to do everything it can to diminish and obstruct journalism in the United States.
Despite the atmosphere, the Republican president talks to reporters much more often than many predecessors, including Democrat Joe Biden, who rarely gave interviews.
Supporters of the president suggest that an overdue correction is in order to reflect new ways that Americans get information and to counter overreach by reporters.
Tension between presidents and the Fourth Estate is nothing new, an unsurprising clash between desires to control a message and to ask probing, sometimes impertinent questions.
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