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ABC News Just Showed Trump Exactly How to Silence Journalists

A multimillion-dollar settlement proves corporate media will choose profits over press freedom every time.

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Dec 16, 2024
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Last week, ABC News made a decision that should alarm anyone who cares about press freedom: they agreed to pay Donald Trump $16 million and issue a public apology over accurate reporting about his sexual abuse case. This wasn't just a settlement—it was a surrender, and the implications for journalism are deeply troubling.

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