During a hearing, Rep. Jamie Raskin criticized Donald Trump's $20 billion lawsuit against CBS News, arguing that it represents an alarming effort to silence the press. Trump claims the network unfairly edited an interview with Kamala Harris to favor her, which Raskin ridiculed by stating that by this logic, he could sue Fox News for favorable coverage. Raskin condemned Trump's tactics as part of a strategy to weaponize regulatory powers against media outlets, calling it a dangerous threat to journalism and an attack on democratic principles, reminiscent of oppressive regimes.
Trump's lawsuit against CBS News for $20 billion shows how he's exploiting his powers to silence criticism, raising concerns about press freedoms and fairness in media.
Raskin notes that if Trump's logic is applied, he could similarly sue Fox News for any favorable interview they give him, illustrating the absurdity of such legal threats.
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