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'Pouring gasoline on the fire': US press freedom hits historic low under Trump

Friday, May 1, 2026

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  • The US ranked 64th out of 180 countries on the World Press Freedom Index, falling seven spots compared to last year.
  • There were over 170 attacks on journalists in 2025, nearly double the previous year.
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