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Summary
Sen. Bernie Sanders warned that media self-censorship and legal intimidation from Trump pose a major threat to press freedom.
He criticized CBS for reportedly considering a settlement in Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit over a “60 Minutes” interview and ABC for paying $15 million to settle Trump-related defamation claims.
Sanders also condemned Trump’s lawsuit against a pollster for unfavorable election polling.
Media owners have faced scrutiny for restricting anti-Trump coverage, fueling concerns that press freedoms are eroding even before any government crackdown.
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Mother Jones. The Atlantic, 404 media, they’re there if you’re willing to look a little bit.
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