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Trump’s wild threats put press freedom in the crosshairs in second term

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Donald Trump could have an easier time limiting press freedom in his second term in the White House .

Legal scholars and journalism advocacy groups warn that a diminished press under Trump is not a certainty.

Trump has long said journalists deliver “fake news” and are the “enemy of the people’s people”.

The commission could deny a license renewal, but none are up for renewal until June 2028 .

As to cracking down on whistleblowers and journalists, Trump could use the Espionage Act , which allows the government to pursue people who share information with journalists related to national security.

Journalists could also start to rely more on encryption communication tools like Signal in a second Trump term.

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