Foreign Affairs
Discuss: If Trump sidelines critical media, democracy is at risk
US President Donald Trump announced a boycott of CNN and MSNBC, citing their spread of fake news, and barred Politico reporters from the White House. In solidarity, other major networks like ABC, CBS, and Fox News skipped the inauguration of the new White House helipad, limiting coverage to visuals without sound. The administration quickly launched an alternative channel, Trump TV, on YouTube to broadcast presidential activities directly. This move restricts access for critical journalists while providing unfiltered content through official channels, raising concerns about the impact on democratic oversight and press freedom.
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