Media lawyers are increasingly concerned about former President Trump's lawsuits against news organizations under consumer protection laws. While experts initially dismissed his legal claims, they now recognize the lawsuits' effectiveness at harassing the press and prompting settlements. Trump's actions, coupled with recent settlements from major companies like ABC, appear to encourage further attacks on the media. This emerging strategy aims to pressure news outlets to alter their journalistic practices. Legal experts warn that these consumer protection lawsuits could threaten media accountability and free speech.
What gets rewarded gets repeated, said Steinbaugh, who works for the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.
We want to create a precedent that news media organizations take seriously that they need to be responsible in how they do their jobs, Suhr said.
The lawsuits are part of a broader campaign by Trump and his allies to attack major news organizations.
Experts now realize that the lawsuits are proving effective at harassing the press and that more of them are probably on the way.
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