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Grisham: Trump told Xi and Kim Jong Un they had 'the right idea' on press control

Former Trump press secretary claims the ex-president privately envied autocratic media control and called journalists 'animals.'

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What to know

  • Grisham claims Trump privately told Chinese and North Korean leaders their media control approach was correct, signaling approval of autocratic press suppression.
  • The former press secretary alleges Trump called journalists 'animals' in private conversations, reflecting contempt for the press.
  • The statements suggest Trump's documented criticism of media extends to expressed admiration for how authoritarian regimes manage press freedom.

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Grisham: Trump told Xi and Kim Jong Un they had 'the right idea' on press control
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    “you have the right idea…”
    — Donald Trump

    • Former Trump WH Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham says she heard Trump tell both Chinese and North Korean officials that they had “the right idea” about the press, describing reporters as “animals.”

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