But now anti-Trump Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) wants to make it a federal crime to "intimidate" journalists. Poor babies, the president's being mean to them!
Swalwell, you might remember, has accused Fox News host Tucker Carlson of working for Russian President Vladimir Putin and has claimed that Trump has “instated more pro-Russia policies that America has seen in decades." Needless to say he offers no proof for those charges.
“President Donald Trump’s campaign and administration have created a toxic atmosphere,” Swalwell said in a statement. “It’s not just about labeling reports of his constant falsehoods as #FakeNews — it’s his casting of media personalities and outlets as anti-American targets, and encouraging people to engage in violence.”
Swalwell, a member of the House Intelligence Committee, has introduced what he calls the "Journalist Protection Act." He says the bill, if passed, would protect reporters from that horrible “toxic environment."
Liberal Bill Takes Aim At Trump, Would Make ‘Menacing’ Journalists A Federal Crime
Swalwell, you might remember, has accused Fox News host Tucker Carlson of working for Russian President Vladimir Putin and has claimed that Trump has “instated more pro-Russia policies that America has seen in decades." Needless to say he offers no proof for those charges.
“President Donald Trump’s campaign and administration have created a toxic atmosphere,” Swalwell said in a statement. “It’s not just about labeling reports of his constant falsehoods as #FakeNews — it’s his casting of media personalities and outlets as anti-American targets, and encouraging people to engage in violence.”
Swalwell, a member of the House Intelligence Committee, has introduced what he calls the "Journalist Protection Act." He says the bill, if passed, would protect reporters from that horrible “toxic environment."
Liberal Bill Takes Aim At Trump, Would Make ‘Menacing’ Journalists A Federal Crime