A free press—where journalists can pursue any story, regardless of politicians’ or admins’ agendas—is how we know the most powerful among us are held accountable. Intimidating reporters to influence coverage is a tactic of dictators & has no place here

A free press—where journalists can pursue any story, regardless of politicians’ or admins’ agendas—is how we know the most powerful among us are held accountable. Intimidating reporters to influence coverage is a tactic of dictators & has no place here.https://t.co/3FJwuAPbxd

— Senator Jeff Merkley (@SenJeffMerkley) August 25, 2019