So we asked: Is the Trump administration trampling on the media and free speech? Democracy dies when the media is strangledPresident Donald Trump is absolutely trampling on free speech. Many of the major media outlets like NBC, CBS and ABC are obeying in advance to this tyrant. Free speech is the ability to say what you want, when you want, regardless of who chooses to get offended. Fear has been Trump's greatest weapon, and media outlets rely on advertising for income.

Source: CNN February 23, 2026 12:00 UTC