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Writers Guild Condemns Trump's "Authoritarian Assault" on Free Speech

8/5/2025

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More than 2,300 members of the Writers Guild of America, including acclaimed directors Spike Lee and Adam McKay, have united in a powerful letter denouncing President Trump's actions as an "authoritarian assault" on free speech. They vehemently oppose his lawsuits against the media and threats to public broadcasting, calling for a collective stand against these alarming overreaches.

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More than 2,300 members of the Writers Guild of America, including acclaimed directors Spike Lee and Adam McKay, have united in a powerful letter denouncing President Trump's actions as an "authoritarian assault" on free speech. They vehemently oppose his lawsuits against the media and threats to public broadcasting, calling for a collective stand against these alarming overreaches.