Beware of politicians claiming to protect us from the press

Source: The Hill
by Jonathan Turley

“This week, it became apparent that everyone believes in a free press, as long as it costs them nothing. Politicians in both parties are now using their offices to insulate themselves from opposing coverage — all in the name of protecting the public or the press. President Trump has ordered the banning of critical media companies from the White House. Meanwhile, Democrats are fighting to block a corporate media merger on equally raw political grounds.” (09/19/26)

https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/6099102-beware-of-politicians-claiming-to-protect-us-from-the-press/