The right to free speech is almost synonymous with the right to a free press for some Americans, but not always.
In recent years, President Trump has called for nearly every major American TV news network to be punished in reaction to interview questions or coverage he dislikes.
"Because they are crooked. They're dishonest. And frankly they should have their licenses…taken away," Trump said to a crowd in New Hampshire during his 2024 campaign.
He's also filed lawsuits against CBS and The New York Times and banned the Associated Press from the White House press pool for not following his order to rename the Gulf of Mexico. A federal judge ordered the White House on Tuesday to restore the AP's access to cover presidential events. The government has a week to respond or appeal the order.
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The right to free speech is almost synonymous with the right to a free press for some Americans, but not always.
In recent years, President Trump has called for nearly every major American TV news network to be punished in reaction to interview questions or coverage he dislikes.
"Because they are crooked. They're dishonest. And frankly they should have their licenses…taken away," Trump said to a crowd in New Hampshire during his 2024 campaign.
He's also filed lawsuits against CBS and The New York Times and banned the Associated Press from the White House press pool for not following his order to rename the Gulf of Mexico. A federal judge ordered the White House on Tuesday to restore the AP's access to cover presidential events. The government has a week to respond or appeal the order.
READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT NPR