"The president has never done well with criticism, constantly going after news organizations and private companies and individuals perceived to be insufficiently supportive or ingratiating. "This is the environment that we're all operating in, and we've known this for a while, where, whether it's legitimate or not, you have the government as an actor trying to control and shape coverage through a combination of means, one of which is threats," the news anchor said."
"But lately those threats feel less empty: The assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk has given the administration further opportunity to use its power to influence the media industry and its output - "consequence culture," as they are calling it. So far, companies have largely shown an unwillingness to fight back. Coincidentally or not, this timidity comes at a moment of intense consolidation in the business, as David Ellison, right after taking over Paramount, sets his sights on Warner Bros. Discovery,"
Donald Trump escalates pressure on the media by targeting organizations, companies, and individuals seen as insufficiently supportive. Government actors, including FCC leadership, threaten punitive actions aimed at shaping news coverage. The assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk intensified administration leverage and introduced a so-called "consequence culture" that broadcasters quickly responded to by preempting controversial programming. Major station owners, including Nexstar and Sinclair, pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live! episodes after regulatory signals. Corporate reluctance to resist coincides with heavy consolidation in the media sector, as David Ellison pursues further acquisitions following his takeover of Paramount.
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