A very significant part of any democracy is a free, uncontrolled journalism and news media that promotes accountability and truth by government.
Sadly, and tragically, there are danger signs that a free, unbridled journalism is rapidly being eviscerated.
Examples are ABC News and CBS News reacting to lawsuits pursued by Donald Trump by caving in, and paying financial damages, when they should have fought it out in court.
Also, CBS News has been compromised by new ownership, catering to Donald Trump and firing many on their staff.
Additionally, the Washington Post under Billionaire Jeff Bezos has changed the nature of editorials and columnists, and many leading figures in that newspaper have resigned.
The Los Angeles Times has also shown signs of conceding to the Trump Administration in many instances, and CNN also has demonstrated willingness to be cautious in its approach to the Trump Administration.
For now, only the New York Times and MSNBC (to be renamed MS NOW on November 15) are resisting pressures by the Trump Administration.
Professor, you have heard me quote:
“The Success of a Democracy is based on the “Art of Truth!”
Yes, Wayne, we are in a massive crisis of lack of integrity in journalism, due to pressure by government!
Top BBC bosses resign after criticism of the broadcaster’s editing of a Trump speech.
https://apnews.com/article/bbc-director-resigns-trump-speech-editing-3aab83138d58c92db1bb00e77e568876
With his threat of a $1bn lawsuit against BBC, Trump’s assault on the media goes global.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/11/trump-bbc-lawsuit-threat-media-attacks
Trump says he has ‘obligation’ to sue BBC over speech edit.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce9d5m54350o
He most definitely does not!
Major US broadcasters sit out Cop30 climate talks: ‘They’re missing a lot’
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/13/cop30-climate-talks-belem-us-broadcasters
BBC apologises to Trump over Panorama edit but refuses to pay compensation.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c874nw4g2zzo