Petition: The media must not bow to Trump & Musk

Right now, major media giants are rolling over for Trump and his billionaire allies.

SIGN NOW: A free press should stand up for free speech – NOT cave to the powerful figures they're supposed to hold to account >> Pamela, the Washington Post refused to run our ad calling for Elon Musk to be FIRED. [1] But they're not the only media outlet that's surrendering their journalistic duty... I need your help to speak out and demand the vigilant, watchdogging press a free society requires. Right now, major media giants are rolling over for Trump and his billionaire allies – choosing profit over speaking truth to power: CBS is preparing to settle Trump's baseless $20 billion lawsuit against them – reportedly to help win his administration's approval for a corporate merger. [2]   ABC recently handed Trump $16 million in a lawsuit settlement rather than standing firm against his bullying. [3]   And now, The Washington Post is showing a disturbing willingness to protect billionaire elites instead of defending press freedom. Join me to tell the Washington Post, CBS, and ABC: Media companies have an obligation to stand up for free speech and hold Trump and Musk accountable. SIGN THE PETITION Pamela, this should set off alarm bells for every American who believes in free speech. It's bigger than one lawsuit or one rejected ad – it's about whether the media is willing to fulfill their duty to our democracy: informing the public about what matters. If media giants sell out to stay on the Trump administration's good side, what's next?   Will they censor investigative journalism? Silence reporters who ask tough questions? It's a slippery slope – and we can't let it happen. If you agree that our media should be holding the powerful accountable – not bowing to them – join me in urging legacy media outlets not to cave to Trump and his billionaire friends >> Thanks for all you do, Ishan Mehta, Director of Media & Democracy and the team at Common Cause [1] https://thehill.com/media/5148497-washington-post-backs-out-of-fire-elon-musk-ad-order/ [2] https://www.wsj.com/business/media/paramount-executives-ask-could-they-be-sued-for-settling-trumps-20-billion-cbs-lawsuit-228604a2 [3] https://www.politico.com/news/2024/12/17/media-lawyers-trump-lawsuits-fears-00194938 Common Cause is a leader in fights that matter at the local, state, and national level. Your support helps us fight special interests, hold elected officials accountable, and build a better democracy for all Americans. DONATE Interested in volunteering with our Action Team? Sign up here. 805 15th Street, NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20005 202.833.1200 https://commoncause.org Common Cause's work to defend and strengthen our democracy is powered by members like you. You can use this link to unsubscribe or let us know you'd like to receive fewer emails from us.

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