- Trump expressed disapproval towards media for their criticism: unlawful, perhaps.
Here's the lowdown:
Trump Takes the Media to Task
- Media as Political Arms: Trump blasted major media outlets like CNN and MSNBC, dubbing them as the "political arms of the Democratic Party." In his view, these networks are not only corrupt but also illegal.
- Bloodied Battle: Trump's beef with the media goes way back, even to his first presidential campaign. He's been butting heads with journalists and publishers over the years, repeatedly hurling attacks at them.
Washington Turns the Tables
- Breaking Tradition: Last February, the U.S. government decided it would pick and choose which media would be granted access to presidential events and trips. This move shattered a long-standing tradition – the independent White House Correspondents Association (WHCA) typically chose the group of journalists that would report directly from the Oval Office or during the president’s trips.
The Justice Department Under Scrutiny
- Ministry of Injustice: Trump's speech at the Justice Department didn't just aim at the media. He lashed out at his predecessor Joe Biden, accusing him of weaponizing the agency against Trump himself.
- Investigations and Exposure: Trump announced he'd launch investigations within the Justice Department against his opponents, vowing to "drive out the corrupt forces from our government," "expose their heinous crimes," and "reveal their serious misconduct."
The Trump Show: A Recap
- Legal Troubles: Trump faced a total of four criminal cases in 2023. While he was convicted in the hush money case with a former porn star, the sentence didn't include any actual punishment – it only affirmed his guilt.
- Cases Dismissed: Two of the cases against Trump were dropped, with one still pending against him in Georgia regarding his attempts to overturn his 2020 election loss.
- Pardons Galore: On his first day in office, Trump pardoned over 1500 people linked to the Capitol riot. The attack on Congress was incited after Trump's baseless claim that his defeat against Biden in the November 2020 presidential election was due to voter fraud.
Remember: This is an informal summary of the situation without pointing fingers or offering opinions. Stay informed, but always seek balanced sources for the full story.
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- Journalists, who have faced numerous abuses from Donald Trump during his presidency, are accusing him of adding fuel to the fire by labeling them as the "political arms of the Democratic Party" and claiming that their reporting is illegal.
- With the Trump administration breaking a long-standing tradition by deciding to pick and choose which media would be granted access to presidential events, expressions like "that must be illegal" might not be too far-fetched in the minds of many.
- In 2023, as the Trump Show unfolded with three criminal cases, a pardon of over 1500 people linked to the Capitol riot, and ongoing investigations within the Justice Department against his opponents, the distinction between what's legal and what's illegal in the White House became even more debatable.
