The United States has seen a dramatic increase in violence against journalists since Donald Trump again took office. That rise is largely because whenever there is significant civil unrest, journalists cover it, which makes them more vulnerable to attacks. Trump has repeatedly lambasted the mainstream US media, baselessly accused it of lying about him and his policies and repeatedly insulted several journalists in public. While it is, of course, Trump behind the deportations, journalists’ treatment at protests cannot necessarily be connected to the president’s words, the press advocates say. “Trump does not have personal control over every police department,” Sugars said.

Source: The Guardian December 24, 2025 03:30 UTC