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Fierce Mobs, Brilliant Scoundrels, and the President's Mission to Destroy the Press

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A Mob Of People Protesting Outside Of A Newspaper Building. Lincoln S Wrath: Fierce Mobs Brilliant Scoundrels And A President S Mission To Destroy The Press

The relationship between the press and the government has always been a contentious one. In the United States, the First Amendment to the Constitution guarantees freedom of the press, but this right has often been challenged by those in power. In recent years, the attacks on the press have become more brazen and more dangerous.

Lincoln's Wrath: Fierce Mobs, Brilliant Scoundrels and a President's Mission to Destroy the Press

by Jeffrey Manber

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One of the most blatant examples of this hostility is President Donald Trump's repeated attacks on the media. Trump has called the press "the enemy of the people" and has accused journalists of being "fake news." He has also encouraged his supporters to harass and intimidate reporters.

Trump's attacks on the press are not just empty rhetoric. They have had a real impact on the way that journalists do their jobs. Reporters are now more afraid than ever to report on the president or his administration. This is especially true for journalists who work for news organizations that are critical of Trump.

The attacks on the press are not limited to the United States. In many other countries, journalists are facing similar threats. In Russia, for example, several journalists have been murdered in recent years. In Turkey, the government has cracked down on independent media outlets. And in China, the government tightly controls the flow of information.

The attacks on the press are a serious threat to democracy. A free and independent press is essential for holding those in power accountable. Without a free press, it is much more difficult to expose corruption, hold the government accountable, and protect the rights of citizens.

We must all stand up for the freedom of the press. We must demand that our leaders respect the First Amendment and protect the rights of journalists. We must also support independent journalism. By ng these things, we can help to ensure that the press remains a vital part of our democracy.

Lincoln's Wrath: Fierce Mobs, Brilliant Scoundrels and a President's Mission to Destroy the Press

by Jeffrey Manber

4.7 out of 5