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Is the Press Less Free Under Donald Trump? 72% of Democrats Say Yes — but Only 15% of Republicans Agree

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Variety
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What happened

President Donald Trump has been antagonistic toward mainstream news organizations during both of his terms.

But Americans’ feelings about whether the press is “less free” under the current Trump administration sharply differ along partisan lines.

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  • Reported by Variety and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:00:00 UTC.

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