Trump Threatens New York Times, Penguin Random House over Critical Coverage
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Legal letter follows complaints aimed at CBS News, the Washington Post, and the Daily Beast.

Summary

Donald Trump has launched a series of legal actions against major news outlets, including the New York Times, CBS News, and the Washington Post, demanding billions in damages for alleged defamatory coverage.

A letter from Trump’s attorney accuses the Times of engaging in “industrial-scale libel” and targets articles scrutinizing Trump’s business and political conduct.

Legal complaints have also been filed over CBS’s alleged pro-Kamala Harris edits and Washington Post articles purportedly aiding her campaign.

Legal experts warn that such litigation could have a “chilling effect” on journalism, especially for smaller outlets.

  • ayyy@sh.itjust.works
    12·
    22 hours ago

    But they repeatedly promised while campaigning that they are the party of free speech! Surely they didn’t just lie to my face??

    • CharlesDarwin@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      21 hours ago

      They are for freezed peach like the Nazis are for “peace” - if there is no opposition, those in agreement (and are the “right” kind of people) can have all the free speech and peace they want.