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This resolution strongly condemns former President Donald J. Trump's actions that allegedly undermined press freedom in the United States. The resolution details specific instances of perceived attacks on media organizations, including accusations of "illegal" behavior against news networks like CNN and MSNBC, excluding the Associated Press from White House press access, filing lawsuits against news organizations, attempting to defund public broadcasting, and seeking to impose policy preferences on independent news outlets. The document argues that these actions demonstrate disdain for First Amendment protections of free speech and press freedom, and potentially set a dangerous precedent that could embolden authoritarian regimes to suppress media freedoms internationally. The resolution calls for condemning these attacks, reaffirming the essential role of a free press in democracy, urging the executive branch to respect journalists' rights, supporting the release of imprisoned United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) reporters, and expressing solidarity with journalists facing threats or harassment. By highlighting the historical role of the United States as a global leader in championing press freedom, the resolution seeks to protect and preserve journalistic independence and accountability.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/205/all-info