Originally Published in The Hill

In February, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she supported a “free, independent press” and had “high respect for journalists.” Her comments were widely interpreted as a response to President Trump’s tweet that the mainstream media is “fake news” and an “enemy of the American people.”

But while Trump may use harsh language against journalists, unlike Germany, he does not use his power to suppress free speech.

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