Trump and His Picks Threaten More Lawsuits Over Critical Coverage
Published On Dec 15, 2024, 11:30 AM
The article discusses a series of threatened defamation lawsuits from the incoming Trump administration aimed at intimidating media outlets that have criticized President-elect Donald Trump and his nominees. This strategy includes possible legal actions, which may serve to limit unfavorable media coverage. Despite the difficulty public figures face in winning defamation cases under existing legal standards, these threats are intended to suppress aggressive journalistic practices.