The article discusses the deteriorating state of American journalism, highlighting how Donald Trump is suing media outlets and targeting journalists. It mentions the White House's refusal to engage with certain reporters and the reluctance of sources to speak on the record. The increasing political pressure on public broadcasters and the tailoring of news content underscore a trend toward compliance with government narratives. The author emphasizes the need for the press to remain independent despite the forces working against it, recalling historical patterns of autocracies targeting free press.
"Donald Trump is suing media corporations and targeting individual journalists on social media. The White House press office is withholding press pool reports it dislikes."
"It's probably uncharitable to pick on journalists when they're under attack from so many powerful and malign forces, but it's still necessary to keep the news media true to their purpose."
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