Mel 🎈
overton04.bsky.social
Mel 🎈
@overton04.bsky.social
I never said it wasn’t, it’s just risky saying that as a part of the press right now. But they STILL REPORTED ON IT!!!! They’re not just pretending it didn’t happen like they probably could have, they’ve acknowledged it and they’ve reporting in a way that’s safe to
January 21, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Yes, and Trump is a threat to a free press. With the current censorship that has been going on, it’s no surprise that he’s coming for the press as well. Throughout his campaign, and even before, he has said he wants to revoke licences due to a ‘threat to democracy’ and ‘fake news’. He is in control
January 21, 2025 at 11:03 AM
When you’re reporting, there are many laws you have to follow so no one gets in any legal trouble.

There are now people who hold a lot of power, and would happily sue for defamation/straight up jail journalists. They’re reporting it, pointing it out, but can’t legally say ‘he did a nazi salut’.
January 21, 2025 at 10:26 AM