Threats to Press Freedom Intensify Amidst Political Rhetoric
Recent escalations in rhetoric targeting the media, particularly from former President Donald Trump, are raising concerns about the future of independent journalism in the United states.Trump, during a rally in Rome, Georgia on March 9, 2024, repeatedly attacked the “fake news media,” echoing past criticisms and fueling distrust.
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