Trump’s Blueprint for Bending the Media Has Nixon Written All Over It
Published On Feb 9, 2025, 5:00 AM
The article discusses President Trump's aggressive tactics against the media, likening it to the press crackdown during President Nixon's era. Following his re-election, Trump is trying to stifle traditional journalists through threats, manipulation of government resources, and preferential treatment of right-wing media outlets. The historical parallel suggests that such heavy-handed actions, although initially effective, might ultimately backfire as they did for Nixon during the Watergate scandal.
Stock Forecasts
DIS
Negative
As President Trump intensifies his conflict with the media, this may lead to increased volatility in media-related stocks. Advertising revenues for traditional media are likely to suffer further as Trump's administration continues to undermine their influence.
FOX
Positive
On the other hand, companies that align themselves with Trump’s media strategy or those within the right-wing media landscape could see a boost. This may be evident in stocks related to right-wing media outlets, which could benefit from the current political climate.
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