President Donald Trump, just 54 days into his second term, declared himself “the chief law enforcement officer in our country” and labeled two major news organizations, CNN and MSNBC, as “illegal,” while further denouncing their coverage as “illegal.” His remarks Thursday afternoon were delivered to officials at the U.S. Department of Justice, in an appearance that shattered a decades-old norm designed to insulate the department from political interference—a safeguard established in response to President Richard Nixon’s abuses of power. Trump’s statements have drawn sharp criticism for their authoritarian tone and direct attack on press freedom, sparking alarm.

  • Deceptichum
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    3 months ago

    So who’s brave enough to uphold the constitution?

      • WhatAmLemmy@lemmy.world
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        3 months ago

        Apparently, American heroism was an illusion manufactured by Hollywood. Some would call it the most successful propaganda campaign in history.