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Jailed reporters, silenced networks: What Trump says he'd do to the media if elected

NPR · David Folkenflik · last updated
Former President Donald Trump often basks in the glow of press attention. Just as often, he trashes the press and threatens journalists. On the campaign trail and in interviews, Trump has suggested that if he regains the White House, he will exact vengeance on news outlets that anger him.

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