if the press had their collective add together, they’d walk out—go on strike—and not report a damn thing on the admin. this regime thrives on publicity and pandering. take it away from them
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This is something of a complicated answer. There's really only five major media companies in the US, so somewhere up the chain, at any given major outlet — yes. They're owned and/or run by (mostly) conservative/right-libertarian millionaires.
There are genuinely good, fair, truly-independent outlets — but they're mostly at the state or regional level until you hit the AP and Reuters, and they both have their own issues with elitism and sanewashing.
I keep thinking of old movies where administrations (state or federal) were hostile, and how bravely journalists spit back and still outed their 🐎 💩. I hope you’ll always be ranked among those.
Jim, are you suggesting this is the first time this administration has attacked and harassed a specific person or organization? Cuz...I remember this one dude that trump was always a little rude to.
who the fuck is going to stop it? Reporters have far, far more physical access to some of these traitors than any normal citizen ever will. Every once and a while, you need to make the news and not just report it.
We can add this to what we tell our reps when we call them every day, LOL. Also, add it to our signs for the protests tomorrow,J/K - no room on the signs already! I just made a recurring annual donation to the AP. Facts are key to a democracy and even the good independent reporters use AP info.
I don’t watch the propaganda… we need independent news outlets that actually know how to do journalism. Stop going to the White House it is a clown show with that Chatty Cathy at the podium.
Unfortunately the Washington DC press corps are the last place you will see anyone defending freedom. It’s all about access to them, so they can breathlessly report the latest Trump atrocity but not actually do anything about it.
Why would the media need to be nice to him. It was settled long ago that neither congress nor the president were supposed to dictate the press (apart from slander)
💯 AP is being harassed! And that Press Sec saying we invite who we want. Dude! This isn’t a Trump hotel. It’s the damn WH, the actions of which have global impact!
Well, it's good that they are taking stand.
I just wish it was over something less mundane than the name of some body of water. Remember Freedom Fries?
What I would like to see is some brave journalist 'stand up' and say this TRUTH that has been self-evident to me since the Kamala Harris Holocaust.
White House Daily news briefing are a waste of time as is access to AF 1. Every news agency should drop them. Factual, important news can be gathered elsewhere. Dems should hold daily news briefing & press should be there for factual reporting.
I absolutely agree. On the news: no press conferences, no videos, no pictures. Just reporters reading what he has done daily. Every time they should mention this is a protest against him not respecting the Constitution and The People.
If only we the people could bond together to accomplish this. More people must personally hurt to create a successful movement. Many are just beginning to wake up.
I agree. You see, the Media should do their part and connect us all by reporting and announcing protests. Unfortunately internet, any platform is not enough. We also should learn to communicate better with our neighbors.
Problem is, everyone is scared. One more sign of the dictatorship...
Keep it up, Jim! Americans are counting on men and women like you. I personally appreciate you. I wish I could give you an award. 🏆 (teeheehee, it’s all I’ve got, but I give it to you)
News orginizations should flood the air waves with democratic exposure. I'd love to watch Jasmine Crocket 24/7. Show the demonstrations all day. Report on Raskin! Quit whining you're not covering a liar and cover the truth tellers!
They could start with stop sensationalizing every breath, Trump makes. The media and their voracious appetite for Clickbait has a huge responsibility for the decline of this country.
“In 2016, an American presidential candidate claimed on a Russian propaganda outlet that American “media has been unbelievably dishonest. He banned many reporters from his rallies … “
— Timothy Snyder
We need a network that you can get on that isn't just YouTube. Sub stacks nice. But not everybody uses sub stack. In order to have your voice heard we need you everywhere. It's time... @mcuban.bsky.social I'm going to keep tagging you dude.
This isn't about the AP, but I'm desperate to know what you think about Musk and tRUMP stealing my social security income. Am I going to wake up one morning only to learn my social security account has been seized and I'll no longer receive social security income. I'm quite scared. Your thoughts?
You won't find many of us, even in journalism, who wouldn't agree with you. We know. Arguably better than the general public knows. It's been a long, long time coming on numerous levels. From restricting access/paywalling to editorial courtesy (sanewashing quotes).
Trump can't fight the AP because they aren't like other weak and fearful news orgs. They have over 200 news bureaus in 94 different countries. The AP should punish Trump by blacking out Trump's face on everything until Trump apologizes. F*** Trump!
The press as a whole has utterly failed this country. They failed to hold Trump accountable like they should have, letting far too many egregious wrongs go by with nothing more than a cursory mention. You're one of the rare exceptions. You never pulled your punches and that's why I respect you.
Will you join us for the coming protest/boycotts/strikes if we have to..we need you so much right now..they already hate you..stay safe and keep us honest.
@schumer.senate.gov & @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social are mad because we’re demanding they do their job. But they’re scared to do their job because now it’s dangerous, with a chance of jail. Is that not a sign, when you can’t engage in democracy for fear of jail, that we are a failed nation?
Spot on Trump is a minion and it’s amazing how many minions he’s got to follow him you can’t help but feeling this reminds one of Germany in the 1920s and 30s when fairly intelligent people just follow that man to the gates of hell just like Americans are doing with Trump today
The world needs more like Jim Acosta at the White House press corps, who are professional and remarkable journalists who always stand their grounds for truth because truth matters. We global audience appreciate their dedication and hard work
Democrats need to hold daily pressers (like the Felon) in a notable location, & invite The Associated Press and other media outlets banned by Trump.
Turnabout is Fair Play
40 years ago, the biggest music stars in the world came together.
Contact Kendrick Lamar and encourage him to pull together a celebration of the power, creativity and the power of collective humanity to do the same to save our country, our democracy, and the world.
Sadly, it can and it will. Old enough to remember the “mainstream” press freak out when Obama threatened access by Fox. Not a fucking peep about this. The free press is just as complicit as the R Senate
Stop going to the White House. Empty the Press Pool. Don’t interview MAGA members of Congress or their spokespeople. Generally boycott the attention they so desperately desire.
Years ago, when the new US ambassador to Holland was having press conference he didn't want to give an answer to a journalist. He pointed another person for next question. That reporter just said "please answer the question". So did the next one and the next one.
People could start by not watching or reading ANYTHING FOX, OAN etcetera connected. They could educate themselves on what real news outlets are, and identify those like I mentioned, as propaganda sites masquerading as news/entertainment.
the banning of the AP is not really about the name change. It is because the AP tells the truth in plain language, and that is something that authoritarian leaders cannot tolerate.
I love your idea! No press goes in to his “briefs” or anytime he talks!!!! PLEasE go on every podcast, news , talk show (the view) now! Save democracy for us!
Tell me this: Why is anyone covering the WH? In a show of solidarity, every news outlet should stop covering their coverage! They are all cowards and stupid for thinking they won’t be next! I’m 77 years old; I marched in the 60s. I have never seen such a bunch of pussies in my life! Disgusting!
The Press should STOP going to the WH propaganda briefings. It serves no purpose other than to spread lies.
Cover what the WH is doing via other, more reliable, means. Just my opinion.....
They will have to refocus their efforts on investigative journalism, developing sources inside and outside the government, and telling stories about the people who are hurt by the white house, instead of printing summaries of the pressers.
I've heard (and I like) the suggestion that Pete Buttigieg should do daily Democratic press conferences. Invite all of the press, remind them of exactly what is going on in the government.
It's time for the media to stop covering the turd. Focus on what's going on in the world, in your community, the impacts of the turds actions on your lives and take away the oxygen. Let the WH press Corp be made up of right wing media. No one is going to change the MAGA mind.
Very little of what he has been doing is actually legal. But the courts are under conservative control thanks to McConnell not letting Obama fill seats during his 2nd term. Which included Scalia's seat.
It's why we have unqualified people in spots, people like Aileen Cannon.
Actually, I hope he lives long enough to see the consequences of his actions. His recent votes for Senate confirmations seem to portray pangs of regret. Would be nice for him to witness the devolution and observe the chaos firsthand as he rots away getting old.
@datfreakyderp.bsky.social it doesn't matter anymore. He has spent a lifetime using the courts to buy time and bankrupt opponents. The "due process" system only works for those who can afford it. For the rest it's just justice delayed and denied. Merrick Garland might as well have been Judy Garland
Love ya Jim. But I prefer you do journalism...work your sources, gather inside intelligence, break stories, educate the public with verifiable facts. Hold the powerful to account.
Don't think we need another editorial substack good as it may be.
WHERE'S THE RESISTANCE OF THE AMERICAN SO CALLED CITIZENS ?
THERE ARE A SCORE OF NAZIFIED CRIMINALS IN THE WHITE HOUSE...ILLEGAL AGENCIES BEING CREATED WITHOUT CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL AND THE VERMIN WHO ELECTED THEM TO OFFICIE SCURRIED BACK INTO THE TOILET...WTF ?
The Cdn boycott of non-essential u.s. travel is working - Cdn airlines are reducing capacity due to lower demand and the u.s. is now airing tourism ads during hockey games (until last night, I'd never seen a u.s. tourism ad). Our boycott of u.s. goods is also working. Even on sale, no one is buying.
Bye, Bye Free Press. So it turns out that you shot yourself in the foot, Washington Post, LA times, when you didn't make recommendations for President! Keep fighting! We all need a public voice to reach anybody who made the mistake of voting for the Orange Felon.
It’s a no-win situation. If other news outlets walked out, then no one would be there to call out Trump & Co for their assault on our country. The Trump Administration wants to fill the seats with illegitimate podcasters and far right news outlets that spew their propaganda.
You're right, of course, but that's why you left CNN, right? Just spineless leadership across the trusted news landscape. Quite pathetic and worrisome.
It’s too late. Should have been a unified reaction immediately. By letting this slide they have given the orange ballon the license to continue. You are much too late to stop the fascist totalitarianism that has taken hold of your country.
America wants a do-over for the last election. We done screwed up, we admit it, and now we need to correct our mistake.
If we don't, it won't matter who anyone voted for - none of us will have any of the rights and freedoms we now take for granted. None of us - unless you are worth at least $1B.
There should be plans reviewed daily on how trump can be controlled. Any ideas should be considered. The sooner he is stopped the less damage he can do
Jim, as a former investigative journalist for the LA Weekly, I so appreciate this post and your work. The under capitulation to Trump by the corporations who own MSM is embarrassing.
The media corporations that own the MSM is why Trump won in 2016 and why he won again in 2024. Americans love train wrecks and Trump is a very big train wreck.
Many want to watch one, but not be part of the damage is causes and they're getting cause in the damage.
There are a lot of things that came together to get Trump elected, not the least of which was voter suppression. But he is here now, and he is doing more to destroy the illusion of democracy that we could have hoped for, he will fill the streets with protesters.
Thank you Jim, we have followed you since Knoxville ... Here in Tennessee .. proud of you. Ashamed of every single spineless, gutless, dickless (even the men) Republican.
But it will because who's there to do anything about it. I've no doubt other outlets will soon follow and eventually it will be faux "news" and perhaps CBS and ABC. Some person live streaming for twitter and whatever nazi friendly outlets remain.
If you can get every, or most, outlets to not show up and give him his attention, that would force a change. But it would take a united front and I doubt that's possible. One press conference with no press would make the loudest statement possible. Have a presser outside to talk about the presser.
TBH, I think the other news agencies need to unite with AP.
If all news agencies join hands and boycott Trump WH till AP's access is restored that's a strong signal and Trump craves attention
But it will stand because the u.s. is now a fascist dictatorship. The only ones who can change that are u.s. citizens, as their politicians appear to be absent.
Fuck that disgusting orange piece of shit. That fucker cost us millions and millions of dollars golfing and going to the Super Bowl, now the piece of shit is at the Daytona 500.
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I just wish it was over something less mundane than the name of some body of water. Remember Freedom Fries?
What I would like to see is some brave journalist 'stand up' and say this TRUTH that has been self-evident to me since the Kamala Harris Holocaust.
What's going on in our Country is unforgivable.
Problem is, everyone is scared. One more sign of the dictatorship...
Time for Democratic Party to reach out to Your allies around the world.
Show joint press conferences with Canada, Mexico, the EU, the UK and others with whom you want to cooperate on peace & trade i.a.
A bonus is that DonaldTrump will go crazy !
“In 2016, an American presidential candidate claimed on a Russian propaganda outlet that American “media has been unbelievably dishonest. He banned many reporters from his rallies … “
— Timothy Snyder
And let's be honest - Leavitt spews nonsense. Most everyone just belittles her for her word salad. Not much will be missed.
Download and install the AP News app to your phone today.
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Imagine:
On the steps of the Capitol, every day, rain or shine. Now THAT would get some attention.
@petebuttigieg.bsky.social
Contact Kendrick Lamar and encourage him to pull together a celebration of the power, creativity and the power of collective humanity to do the same to save our country, our democracy, and the world.
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Seriously!!!
In other words, they can go fuck themselves.
Reporters gather, but one is blocked.
AP News found the White House locked.
Call the gulf "America" or stay outside!
The First Amendment cast aside.
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Cover what the WH is doing via other, more reliable, means. Just my opinion.....
It's why we have unqualified people in spots, people like Aileen Cannon.
In his last days on Earth, the MF is trying to change his reprehensible legacy, an absolutely impossible task.
In 2025, the federal government is projected to provide $42.2 billion in payments to farmers, which is a $33.1 billion increase from 2024.
Don't think we need another editorial substack good as it may be.
THERE ARE A SCORE OF NAZIFIED CRIMINALS IN THE WHITE HOUSE...ILLEGAL AGENCIES BEING CREATED WITHOUT CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL AND THE VERMIN WHO ELECTED THEM TO OFFICIE SCURRIED BACK INTO THE TOILET...WTF ?
If we don't, it won't matter who anyone voted for - none of us will have any of the rights and freedoms we now take for granted. None of us - unless you are worth at least $1B.
Many want to watch one, but not be part of the damage is causes and they're getting cause in the damage.
No way he makes it 4 years
Hint - it's a lot worse than you think.
If all news agencies join hands and boycott Trump WH till AP's access is restored that's a strong signal and Trump craves attention