Trump told the truth about his NPR vendetta. That honesty could haunt him.

After leaving office in 2021, Donald Trump, now a private citizen, filed lawsuits against several media outlets, including Meta and Twitter (later renamed X), ABC News, and CBS. He accused them of defamation, improper editing, and bias. As president, he has initiated federal investigations against NPR, PBS, CBS, ABC, and Comcast for various reasons. Trump signed an executive order targeting NPR and PBS to cut their funding, leading to a lawsuit from NPR and three Colorado public radio stations. They argue that Trump’s actions violate the First Amendment. The legal battle revolves around whether the government can target media outlets based on their content. NPR contends that Trump’s efforts constitute viewpoint discrimination, which is unconstitutional. The case highlights the importance of safeguarding free speech and preventing government interference in the media.