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Trump’s Legal Actions Against Media Set Alarming Precedent
President-elect Donald Trump has filed lawsuits targeting major media outlets, including ABC News and The Des Moines Register, in an escalating campaign against perceived media bias. ABC News recently settled a defamation case for $15 million over comments by anchor George Stephanopoulos, raising concerns about a chilling effect on press freedom. Trump continues to make inflammatory statements about the media, threatening legal and governmental actions against perceived enemies. Critics, including Reporters Without Borders, warn that these tactics undermine the freedom of the American press and foster self-censorship. (Read More – RSF Rating)
Dan Abrams to End NewsNation Show in 2025
Dan Abrams has announced his departure from his nightly show on NewsNation, citing time constraints and plans to focus on ventures like expanding Mediaite’s and Law&Crime’s YouTube platforms. Abrams remains with NewsNation, lauding its politically agnostic news coverage, and reflected on the fracturing of the media landscape and increasing partisanship in cable news. He also commented on covering Trump’s second term, advocating for balanced reporting while criticizing Trump cabinet picks like Kash Patel. (Read More – Mediaite)
Reporter Assaulted in Colorado in Anti-Immigrant Incident
A man in Grand Junction assaulted KKCO reporter Ja’Ronn Alex after being followed to his station by a taxi driver. The assailant, Patrick Thomas Egan, shouted anti-immigrant remarks, claiming to be a Marine defending the country. Egan’s attack underscores concerns about the rise in politically charged violence against journalists. Authorities are investigating the incident. (Read More – Adweek Rating)
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