New Yorker Editor David Remnick Unleashes on Trump Over Press Attacks
Summary
David Remnick and Julie Pace discuss the Trump administration's unprecedented attacks on the free press, including lawsuits over renaming the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario. They analyze the AP's commitment to nonpartisan standards amidst global autocratic trends and debate whether aggressive accountability journalism can still earn trust from polarized audiences.
Topics discussed
Assessing press response to Trump and global autocrat tactics
Personal reflections on truth and the weaponization of federal agencies
Defending the First Amendment and the importance of constitutional protections
Criticism of White House Correspondents Association and Jeff Bezos
AP's stance on renaming Lake Ontario and the Gulf of Mexico
The cost of legal battles and the strategy of trolling by the administration
Silence of other news organizations and AP's role in style guidance
Update on the AP lawsuit against the government over naming
The possibility of bipartisan trust in news organizations in 2026
Balancing accountability journalism with reaching diverse audiences
Viewing the Trump presidency as a prolonged national emergency
David Remnick's future at The New Yorker and succession planning
Rapid fire questions on press distrust and bias
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