ABC News settled with Donald Trump over George Stephanopoulos’s on-air use of the R-word. But it likely would have won in court, and its concession to the president-elect set back press freedom.
George Stephanopoulos
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Four Ways to Unbend the Media’s Knee
Disney/ABC News’ cave to Trump shows the dangers of ‘anticipatory obedience.’
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I’ve Defended Biden for Years. Now, I’m Asking Him to Withdraw
I’ve Defended Biden for Years. Now, I’m Asking Him to Withdraw. After waiting too long to reassure the public of his mental fitness, the president is sinking in the polls with little hope for recovery. But he can resign with grace and make history.
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Of Course Trump Will Pardon Himself
The idea that a Trump self-pardon would trigger a constitutional crisis is a bit short-sighted.
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Riders on the Storm: The Disaster Trumpists Have Created
Defeating Trump in 2020 won’t be as easy as some liberals believe.
