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Trump urged to cease news media attacks that could trigger violence

Experts warned the Trump administration's vitriolic language and combative actions against journalists are purposely meant to undermine the mission of U.S.-based news organizations.

U.S. President Donald Trump talks with press in the Oval Office.
U.S. President Donald Trump talks with press in the Oval Office. (AN/Benjamin Applebaum)

WASHINGTON (AN) — Human rights experts with two prominent international organizations took the unusual move of condemning U.S. President Donald Trump's administration for its "strategic" attacks on American news outlets that could trigger real violence against journalists.

Two special rapporteurs, or investigators, who are charged with upholding freedom of expression around the world warned that the Trump administration's vitriolic language and combative actions against journalists are purposely meant to undermine the mission of U.S.-based news organizations.

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