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Trump DECLARES WAR on People Who INSULT HIM

2025-09-18 News & Politics
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Media Retaliation and Attacks on an Independent Press Under Pressure

Discover how perceived anti-Trump speech results in swift firings across legacy media, contrasted with impunity afforded to conservative commentators inciting unrest. Understand the political stakes driving these contradictory employment decisions regarding journalistic integrity.

Short Summary

  • Rapid termination occurred for commentators critical of conservative figures, even after apologies (e.g., Matthew Dowd, Karen Aia).
  • Right-wing commentators face minimal consequences for provocative or violent rhetoric directed at opposition groups.
  • Representative Eric Swalwell links presidential threats against reporters to authoritarian creep, refusing to fund government under such pressure.
  • The host argues that corporate media folds under pressure, eliminating dissenting voices while independent media becomes essential for truth-telling.

This segment analyzes high-profile firings in legacy media following controversial statements about the late Charlie Kirk and gun culture debates. It juxtaposes these employment actions against the lack of repercussions for inflammatory rhetoric on outlets like Fox News, highlighting ongoing concerns about political motivations undermining journalistic independence in the US.

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In the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination, the Trump regime ramps up attacks on a free and independent press. This week alone, trump threatened two reporters in the White House press corps, and filed a frivolous lawsuit against the New York Times. Rep. Eric Swalwell, of California, is so concerned about the president's behavior he's vowing to say no to any continuing resolution as Republicans attempt to avoid a government shutdown.Several people who have voiced criticism about the controversial right wing figure, have lost their jobs; from journalists to university professors. Suri Crowe reports. BlueSky @suricrowe.bsky.social Instagram: @suri_crowe X: @suricrowe TikTok: @afavoredlife Substack: https://suricrowe.substack.com Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! MeidasTouch relies on SnapStream to record, watch, monitor, and clip the news. Get a FREE TRIAL of SnapStream by clicking here: https://go.snapstream.com/affiliate/meidastouch/meidasnews?utm_campaign=4490308-affiliate2025&utm_content=customerpartner Support the MeidasTouch Network: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Add the MeidasTouch Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-meidastouch-podcast/id1510240831 Buy MeidasTouch Merch: https://store.meidastouch.com Follow MeidasTouch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Facebook: https://facebook.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@meidastouch

Top Comments (10)

@LuckyTenJ 2025-09-18

I'm furious about Kimmel's firing, such BS! Boycott all Disney!

398 40 replies
@nmarks 2025-09-18

If the rules were applied equally, Fox & Friends would also have been suspended indefinitely.

374 16 replies
@Cruisingthrulife 2025-09-18

This is the government our founding fathers warned us about! Total BS

301 23 replies
@RESIST-f9l 2025-09-18

Well, I guess he’s gonna have to sue, censor and cancel the entire planet then.

223 10 replies
@Snickykitty 2025-09-18

Canceled all corporate dishonest media. Done! I follow independent media now. Period.💙

204 9 replies
@blueheartless36 2025-09-18

He's gonna be fighting like, 85% of the nation lol. He's so desperate and pathetic.

128 3 replies
@merkaaaaat 2025-09-18

Trump was officially diagnosed with the 'Thin Orange Skin' syndrome.

105 5 replies
@niclewis9610 2025-09-18

Trump and Brendan Carr have turned the FCC into the Federal Censorship Commission. It's a shakedown by Government. The abuse of power is astounding!

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@scottdoran-p6n 2025-09-18

The Us has gone completely authoritarian

71 2 replies
@BleedingFingers3653 2025-09-18

Jesse Waters white washing Charlie is disgusting. ABC firing Jimmy Kimmel for slightly pointing out how little Trump cares about Charlies death got him fired. Talk about weakness.

61 1 replies

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