Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Pres. Trump wants stronger libel laws

U.S. President Donald Trump wants meaningful recourse for folks who feel they've been defamed or libeled.

He's also promised to announce his "fake news awards" part of his fury at less than glowing coverage in the press.

The first amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech and the press, and libel is considered extremely difficult to prosecute in American courts.

U.S. President Donald Trump wants to change that.

IN: "We are...
OUT: ...knowingly false."
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