Trump Threatens Free Press, ABC Still Won't Ask About Ghislaine Maxwell
In a move that surprised absolutely no one, Donald Trump threatened ABC News' broadcast license after a reporter dared to ask about his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. This isn't the first time Trump has weaponized regulatory bodies against media he deems 'unfair.' (Remember his war with NBC over their licenses?) The mainstream media, of course, focuses on the threat itself, rather than the
uncomfortable silence surrounding Epstein's elite connections – connections that cross party lines and media boardrooms. Instead of pressing for details on why a former president was seen with a convicted sex trafficker, the conversation pivots to 'free press' concerns. It's a convenient distraction, allowing networks to look principled while pointedly avoiding follow-ups on the powerful figures –
in politics, finance, and entertainment – who frequented Epstein's island. How many more 'threats' will it take to finally ask who else was on those flight logs?