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58 years of attacks on the media by powerful leaders trying to deflect criticism, from Nixon to Trump

American faith in news is at an all-time low, aided by a president hostile to the press. But presidents have long attacked journalists as biased. What does objectivity really mean?

July 31, 2026 1 min read Pressivio News Desk

Source: The Conversation

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American faith in news is at an all-time low, aided by a president hostile to the press. But presidents have long attacked journalists as biased. What does objectivity really mean?

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