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Trump is taking on the media, exposing defamation and WINNING BIG

By ljdevon // 2024-12-30

Donald Trump has been at the center of a media firestorm since his initial election win in 2016, with the corporate media, Big Tech, and Democrats working in tandem to thwart his political ambitions. However, in the wake of his latest victory against ABC News and George Stephanopoulos, Trump is proving to be not just resilient but also strategically valiant at countering media lies, as he successfully takes on the media establishment with a series of high-profile legal victories.

Trump wins landmark defamation case against ABC News and George Stephanopoulos

In a landmark case that has sent shockwaves through the corporate media, Donald Trump has secured a major victory against the corporate media. ABC News and George Stephanopoulos have reached a landmark settlement worth $16 million. The settlement stems from a scathing and repeated accusation of "rape" made by Stephanopoulos against the former President during a 2020 interview. The settlement includes a 15million donation to the Trump Foundation and 1 million in legal fees. This agreement marks a significant victory for the former President and serves as a powerful warning to journalists and media organizations. Stephanopoulos, who was repeatedly warned about the use of such inflammatory language, chose to ignore the advice and explicitly accused Trump of "rape." The network and the host have now faced the consequences of their reckless behavior. The settlement not only highlights the severe consequences of false accusations but also highlights the growing power and influence of Trump in the media landscape.

Trump, now emboldened by the ABC victory, is working to stop defamation across the media landscape

The ABC settlement has sent ripples of fear throughout the media industry. Sources close to ABC News have reported that Stephanopoulos was forced to accept a significant pay cut and was granted a new multi-year contract, but this is seen as a compromise to avoid the public fallout of firing him. The network's decision reflects a broader trend in the media industry, where the risks of crossing Trump have become increasingly apparent. The Trump administration, now emboldened, has launched a series of legal actions against other media outlets. One of the most significant of these actions is a lawsuit filed against the Des Moines Register, alleging defamation and abuse of power. This suit come as part of a broader legal strategy to challenge what Trump views as the media's biased and unfair treatment of him and his supporters. The fallout from these legal battles extends beyond individual cases and is reshaping the media landscape. CNN, for example, has seen its ratings plummet to all-time lows, particularly among the coveted 25-to-54-year-old demographic. The network's decline is not just a reflection of Trump's popularity but also highlights the broader shift in viewer sentiment away from more left-leaning networks. Meanwhile, Fox News, long seen as the counterbalance to the liberal media, has continued to thrive. The conservative network's primetime viewership has grown by 7% since the election, and it continues to dominate in total viewership and the key demographics. This resurgence of conservative media, coupled with the legal setbacks faced by left-leaning networks, points to a significant shift in the balance of media power. The legal victories and the broader media landscape are just part of a wider trend that signals a fundamental change in the political and cultural landscape of the United States. As Trump prepares for his return to the White House, his influence extends far beyond the Oval Office, reaching into the very institutions that once sought to undermine him. The media settlement and the subsequent legal battles are not just about defending Trump's reputation; they are about challenging the very foundations of the media establishment and its long-standing practice of unchecked defamation against political rivals. Sources include: ActivistPost.com Youtube.com NYPost.com

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