In a recent episode of Last Week Tonight, John Oliver intensely criticized President Trump and his administration for their hostility toward the free press. He highlighted a confrontation between Trump and ABC reporter Rachel Scott, asserting her question about a luxury jet was legitimately probing. Oliver condemned Trump's rhetoric labeling media outlets as corrupt and illegal, which he argues has led to a troubling compromise in journalistic integrity among press owners, exemplifying this with Jeff Bezos and his actions regarding the Washington Post's coverage of Trump.
Oliver's scathing commentary highlighted the alarming trend of threats to the media from the Trump administration, warning that such behaviors encourage a more submissive press.
He criticized prominent media figures, including Jeff Bezos, for compromising journalistic integrity, emphasizing the potential dangers of a weakened press in a democratic society.
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