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Trump ramps up bullying and censorship efforts against media

By G. A. McNeeley 
 
September 20, 2025 (Washington D.C.) -- Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has been waging an aggressive campaign against the media, unlike any in modern U.S. history, according to PBS News. Those efforts have included lawsuits against major media outlets, threats to yank broadcast licenses of networks that cover him unfavorably, calling for removal of late-night comedians who criticize MAGA, and ending funding of public broadcasting including PBS and NPR. 

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