“President Donald Trump denounced ABC News’ Mary Bruce as a “terrible reporter” Tuesday and threatened the network’s license to broadcast after she asked him three sharp questions at the White House.”
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Trump attacks ABC reporter after question about killing of Saudi journalist Khashoggi
By Dave Bauder – Associated Press
Nov 18, 2025
A Reporter’s Unwelcome Questions Provoke Yet Another Trump Threat To Yank Broadcast Licenses
Jacob Sullum – Reason nov 19, 2025
“The president thinks TV networks have a legal obligation to cover him the way he prefers. The FCC’s chairman seems to agree.”
“That position reflects Trump’s general antipathy toward freedom of the press, which he seems to view as a privilege subject to government approval rather than a right guaranteed by the Constitution.”
JFK speaks of presidential leadership and the role of the press in a free society.