Donald Trump has initiated a lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal, denying authorship of a note to Jeffrey Epstein and claiming $10 billion in damages. This legal action comes amidst a broader context of Trump's efforts to undermine the media, highlighted by the recent congressional decision to eliminate $1.1 billion in federal funding for public broadcasting, which he deemed biased. Former Washington Post editor Marty Baron remarked on the dangers facing the independent press in the U.S., drawing comparisons to tactics used by autocrats against journalists.
Trump's latest lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal for allegedly reporting his birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein is part of a broader campaign against the press.
The Congress has voted to cut $1.1 billion in federal subsidies for public broadcasters, a decision that aligns with Trump's agenda against what he labels biased news.
Marty Baron highlighted the threats faced by the press in America, likening Trump's tactics to those of autocrats like Viktor Orbán, aimed at undermining media independence.
Trump's actions represent a shift from mere rhetoric about 'fake news' to a concerted effort aimed at diminishing and economically undermining independent media.
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