Publication

This commentary discusses the apparent rift between the fledgling Trump administration and major American media outlets. According to the text’s author, the nonstop volley of accusations and counter-accusations carries three important implications for the US: 1) the bickering makes it increasingly difficult to contain the spread of fake news; 2) it reinforces and deepens the divides among the American people; and 3) how the media behaves will significantly impact its future credibility.