Trump Administration Vows to Prosecute Journalists, Ally Warns

A former Trump administration official, Kash Patel, warned that a second Trump administration would target journalists and attempt to prosecute them for crimes if Trump were to win the 2024 election. Patel, who remains close to the former president, stated that they would go after media figures who lied about American citizens and helped Joe Biden rig presidential elections. Trump has previously suggested retaliating against media organizations that cover him negatively. Patel clarified that they would target journalists who break the law, not aimlessly prosecute. The Trump campaign distanced themselves from Patel's comments, but did not clarify whether Trump was considering the plans laid out by Patel.