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Trump vs The Media, Round 2, with Sara Fischer

2025/4/2
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Sara Fischer from Axios discusses the evolving relationship between the Trump administration and the media. Key differences from the first Trump era include a more contentious relationship, attempts to undermine government-funded broadcasters, and less traffic boon for media outlets due to political fatigue.
  • Trump administration is actively demoting traditional media and elevating alternative outlets.
  • Trump's FCC chair is finding ways to get involved in media deals based on DEI policies.
  • The White House is reportedly trying to take over the seating chart in the press briefing room.
  • Political fatigue has diminished the traffic boon for media outlets compared to 2017.

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The Trump 2.0 era is less than three months old. But it’s already creating havoc for journalists and the companies they work for.

In Washington, Trump and his team are demoting traditional media - or kicking them out of the White House entirely. In corporate boardrooms, he is forcing media owners to settle lawsuits they would normally fight, and to submit to investigations from newly aggressive regulators.

Again: We’re just at the beginning of this new era. What’s coming down the pike? I asked Sara Fischer, the excellent and Washington-wired media correspondent, to walk me through it

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