In a recent article, Peter Baker, the chief White House correspondent for the New York Times, compares President Trump's recent press pool changes to early tactics used by Vladimir Putin in Russia. He recalls the plight of Yelena Tregubova, a journalist forced to flee after criticizing Putin, indicating the significant pressure media faces under authoritative regimes. Baker warns that Trump's administration is exhibiting similar tendencies, with the media beginning to experience pressure, officials being dismissed for disloyalty, and lawmakers being subdued, reflecting a shift toward autocratic governance.
Baker warns that while the U.S. is not Russia, Trump's administration displays troubling similarities to Putin's early consolidation of power, pressuring the media and lawmakers.
Historically, the media under Putin evolved into a compliant force, serving the Kremlin's interests after journalists faced dire consequences for dissenting opinions.
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