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Media Leaders Warn: Trump Fuels Distrust in Journalism

12/11/2025

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The DealBook Summit panel, consisting of seven media leaders, highlighted growing distrust in the media amid fragmentation.
They linked the distrust to U.S. President Donald Trump’s antagonistic stance toward journalists and the rise of journalists as personal brands.
Legacy-media panelists expressed confidence in credible outlets, while those from new media remained skeptical.
David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker, likened Trump's actions to authoritarian pressure seen in Russia.

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Story summary

The DealBook Summit panel, consisting of seven media leaders, highlighted growing distrust in the media amid fragmentation.
They linked the distrust to U.S. President Donald Trump’s antagonistic stance toward journalists and the rise of journalists as personal brands.
Legacy-media panelists expressed confidence in credible outlets, while those from new media remained skeptical.
David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker, likened Trump's actions to authoritarian pressure seen in Russia.