Trump and Musk Attack Journalists by Name in Social Media Posts
Since his inauguration, the president has been quick to demonize what he calls “the fake news media.” On Friday, both men demanded that individuals be fired.
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Musk to rehire Treasury DOGE staffer behind racist posts after Trump endorses idea
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Trump vs the media: US president wages war on the fourth estate
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Trump Lawsuits Against Media Gain Momentum
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Trump promotes misleading claims about federal government’s media subscriptions
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Trump Media Is Moving Into the Financial Services Industry
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As Elon Musk Attacks DEI, Tesla Quietly Addresses Racism Complaints
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Virginia Legislature Says It Will Study Trump’s Attack on Federal Jobs
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Trump’s Attacks on DEI Get Approval From Some in the Left Wing
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Pro-Trump Media Sees Nothing but the President ‘Winning’
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