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.

  • Zier@fedia.io
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    10 hours ago

    There is a razor sharp golden sword that will be wielded against the government called the First Amendment. Fuck off orange pumpkin!

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      7 hours ago

      When the idiots have captured essentially every branch of the government there’s no one left who will bother enforcing the constitution against themselves.