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Press freedom advocates are slamming Trump for glorifying violence against reporters

President Trump holds a Make America Great Again campaign rally in Winston-Salem, NCÂ United States on September 8, 2020President Donald Trump applauded violence against reporters during a campaign rally on Tuesday night.

John Donnelly, the chair of the press freedom team at the National Press Club, told Business Insider "a statement that glorifies violence against reporters is anathema to the American constitution." "Not what you would expect from a president of the United States and not what we have seen from the president of the United States up to this point. So it is extremely concerning poor reporters, but it is par for the course for this president," Donnelly said.

Elisa Lees Muñoz, the executive director for the International Women's Media Foundation told Business Insider she was shocked but not surprised by Trump's comments. According to the, at least 201 journalists have been attacked so far this year. There have also been more than 800 reports of aggression against reporters during Black Lives Matter protests.

 

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We can see your news organizations spreading hate and fear daily. Leading to mass civil unrest, violence, property damage and even murder. You deserve nothing but the worst

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