EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Donald Trump declared the press will change, sparking swift pushback and warnings from media advocates defending constitutional freedoms.
Donald Trump publicly declared that the press “is going to change,” marking a starkly different approach to presidential rhetoric about the media compared to his predecessors.
Trump made the comments during a public appearance, drawing swift reactions from journalists and media organizations present at the event. The remarks intensified ongoing tensions between the former president and news outlets covering his political activities.
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