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Sanders urges 'independent press that reports the truth without fear' of Trump retribution

www.commondreams.org Sanders Urges 'Independent Press That Reports the Truth Without Fear' of Trump Retribution | Common Dreams

"If major media outlets succumb to intimidation from the Trump administration, the First Amendment is in serious danger."

Sanders Urges 'Independent Press That Reports the Truth Without Fear' of Trump Retribution | Common Dreams

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Sen. Bernie Sanders warned that media self-censorship and legal intimidation from Trump pose a major threat to press freedom.

He criticized CBS for reportedly considering a settlement in Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit over a "60 Minutes" interview and ABC for paying $15 million to settle Trump-related defamation claims.

Sanders also condemned Trump’s lawsuit against a pollster for unfavorable election polling.

Media owners have faced scrutiny for restricting anti-Trump coverage, fueling concerns that press freedoms are eroding even before any government crackdown.

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