@jerrod.zisser: Donald Trump just turned a routine press question into a personal attack and it should concern every single American. During a recent exchange, Trump accused an ABC White House correspondent of having “hate in his heart” and even claimed ABC paid him $16 million for what he called a “form of hate speech.” That is false. What actually happened was a legal settlement from a different case. But here’s the danger: when a president labels tough questions as “hate speech” and paints journalists as enemies, it goes beyond an attack on the press. It chips away at the foundation of accountability in our democracy. If every hard question can be rebranded as hate, what happens to the truth? This is why journalists and citizens need to pay close attention. Trump has learned that if he repeats something enough, people will start to believe it. That makes disinformation one of the most powerful weapons in his political arsenal. We’re watching a live demonstration of how leaders try to delegitimize the press, control the narrative, and rewrite facts in real time. And history shows us: that’s not just dangerous for reporters, it’s dangerous for everyone. Follow me on Instagram and Substack for continued updates and the full story.

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Tuesday 16 September 2025 22:25:38 GMT