Publisher of The New York Times A.G. Sulzberger warns that if elected president again Donald Trump would not have to blatantly violent free press rights by jailing journalists or shutting down newspapers. He could use a host of less obvious ways to throttle the press through tax law, broadcast licensing and government contracting. At the same time he could promote friendly news outlets by granting subsidies including state advertising revenue and tax exemptions. Trump followers have made clear they approve of how Victor Orban of Hungary tamed the press, saying openly they want to set up their own news media. (The Washington Post, September 5, 2024)
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