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The case that saved the press – and why Trump wants it gone

  • Written by Stephanie A. (Sam) Martin, Frank and Bethine Church Endowed Chair of Public Affairs, Boise State University
The case that saved the press – and why Trump wants it goneDonald Trump wants to restrict journalists' ability to publish or broadcast critical stories.Mesh cube, iStock/Getty Images Plus

President Donald Trump is again attacking the American press – this time not with fiery rally speeches or by calling the media “the enemy of the people,” but through the courts.

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