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Trump's Second Term: Media Tensions and Press Access Changes

5/2/2025

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President Trump's second term has been marked by intense media scrutiny, especially around deportations, tariffs, and border security. Tensions flared with the Associated Press over language use, while confrontations with CNN's Kaitlan Collins became commonplace. In a bid to diversify media representation, the White House announced changes to press access, sparking fears about the independence of the press.

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President Trump's second term has been marked by intense media scrutiny, especially around deportations, tariffs, and border security. Tensions flared with the Associated Press over language use, while confrontations with CNN's Kaitlan Collins became commonplace. In a bid to diversify media representation, the White House announced changes to press access, sparking fears about the independence of the press.