With President Donald Trump installed for a second term, one big item on the new administration’s agenda appears to be rearranging the media landscape, undermining its journalistic critics and giving a boost to the media that have supported it during the campaign.
Trump insiders have already suggested that there will be changes in terms of which journalists have access to the president, and Trump-friendly media will be given priority seating in the room in the White House where press briefings are held. There are hints that podcasters and influencers may replace mainstream TV networks at the front of the room. Meanwhile, Trump has three ongoing lawsuits against media organisations and reporters (including internationally acclaimed journalist Bob Woodward).
Most recently Trump has announced a defamation case against local Iowa newspaper the Des Moines Register for reporting on a poll that suggested Trump would not win the state in the presidential election.
