Subpoenas, lawsuits, and Trump's increasingly hostile relationship with the press
Summary
This episode examines President Trump’s escalating hostility toward the press, highlighted by the resumption of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. NPR correspondents Tamara Keith and David Folkenflick discuss how Trump has used legal and regulatory tools to punish journalists, contrasting this aggressive approach with his first term. The segment underscores the deep tension between the administration’s actions and the dinner’s tradition of honoring the First Amendment.
Topics discussed
Show intro and premise
White House Correspondents Dinner rescheduled after shooting
Trump's planned speech and post-shooting comments
Recent attacks on press and Nora O'Donnell
NYT subpoenas, DOJ actions, and court ruling
Trump defends subpoenas as national security
Comparison to first term and new actions against media
Trump's stated goal: undermining press credibility
Why hold the dinner despite hostility?
Closing remarks and sign-off
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