Washington, December 16, 2024: Journalists may face greater hostility if former President Donald Trump secures a second term. Throughout his first term, Trump frequently targeted the media, and his second term could bring additional legal and public challenges for journalists, including efforts to silence critical reporting.
With growing hostility towards fact-checking and disinformation, the pressure on journalists could increase, compounded by online harassment reflecting societal divisions.
This climate of media hostility may significantly threaten press freedoms, influencing how journalists report and operate in the U.S. during a potential second Trump presidency.
