Trump Administration Allies Threaten Legal Action Against Media Outlets

Kash Patel, a former Trump ally who worked in his Justice Department, stated that if Donald Trump is elected again, his administration will retaliate against people in the media "criminally or civilly." Patel made the comment on Steve Bannon's podcast, saying that a future administration would target both government and media "conspirators" over the 2020 presidential election. Trump and his allies have repeatedly claimed the election was stolen, despite no evidence of fraud. Trump's campaign distanced itself from Patel's comments, and it is unclear if Trump is considering the plans described. Patel is a fellow at a conservative think tank preparing for a possible second Trump term. Trump has long targeted the media, labeling them as "Fake News" and the "Enemy of the People."