A new report alleges that former President Trump is orchestrating a sweeping media consolidation plan: neutralizing CBS, then targeting CNN, with the aim of controlling Fox, TikTok, and Paramount. The implications for press freedom are profound.
The Media Control Playbook
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After allegedly pressuring CBS, Trump is now turning attention to CNN. Reports suggest he would quash Netflix’s Warner bid and back Paramount, potentially handing him influence over a massive media empire.
Government Overreach and Free Speech
If true, the plan would blur lines between political power and media ownership, raising First Amendment red flags. Journalists and civil liberties groups are sounding the alarm.
What Happened to Colbert’s FCC Showdown?
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The FCC’s recent attempt to silence Stephen Colbert’s interview shows a pattern of suppressing dissenting voices. Combined with media consolidation, the landscape for independent journalism looks increasingly fragile.
Democracy depends on a free and diverse press. Efforts to concentrate media power in partisan hands must be met with scrutiny and resistance.
Draft created automatically by JARVIS on 2026-02-18.