Trump releases statement saying he’ll break up media companies, threatens action against NBC, CNN, NYTimes, WaPo
Trump’s statement is a wild, unhinged anti-media rampage.
Click here for reuse options!“Over a hundred years ago, a pro-business Teddy Roosevelt busted up more than 40 oil, railroad, steel and other “trusts” that were wielding their rapacious monopoly power to gouge consumers and interfere with the efficient functioning of the American economy. Donald Trump will break up the new media conglomerate oligopolies that have gained enormous control over our information, intrude into our personal lives, and in this election, are attempting to unduly influence America’s political process…
“NBC, and its Clinton megaphone MSNBC, were once owned by General Electric, a leader in offshoring factories to China. Now NBC has been bought by Comcast, which is specifically targeting the Chinese market – even as Comcast’s anchors and reporters at MSNBC engage in their Never Trump tactics.
“AT&T, the original and abusive “Ma Bell” telephone monopoly, is now trying to buy Time Warner and thus the wildly anti-Trump CNN. Donald Trump would never approve such a deal because it concentrates too much power in the hands of the too and powerful few.
“The New York Times strings are being pulled by Mexico’s Carlos Slim, a billionaire who benefits from NAFTA and supports Hillary Clinton’s open border policies. Amazon, which controls the Washington Post, profits from the flow of illegally subsidized foreign products through its distribution channels. Lower costs mean higher margins — no matter if bad trade deals lead to massive unemployment in America.
“This oligopolistic realignment of the American media along ideological and corporate lines is destroying an American democracy that depends on a free flow of information and freedom of thought. Donald Trump will drain the swamp of corruption and collusion, standing against this trend and standing for the American people.”
Copyright 2016 Liberaland
Suzanne McFly October 23rd, 2016 at 18:00
I am sorry, but I find it hard to believe rump believes in anything this article says. He doesn’t even know the meaning of 95% of those words so how can we believe that he feels that way?
alpacadaddy October 23rd, 2016 at 18:08
Plus, for all of his anti-China blather, that’s where all his ‘branded’ crap is manufactured! (and that of his spawn) as well as the steel in his buildings.
Gee, ironic hypocrisy anyone?
amersham1046 October 23rd, 2016 at 18:19
Not to worry 95% of his supports don’t understand those words either
The Original Just Me October 23rd, 2016 at 21:34
Does Trump EVER Feel above the Waist ? LOL :+)
Suzanne McFly October 24th, 2016 at 07:13
Well is a boob so why would he want to touch another boob?
The Original Just Me October 24th, 2016 at 08:31
It’s a MAN Thing. LOL :+)
William October 23rd, 2016 at 18:07
Donald has the best butthurt. Many people say it’s the very best butthurt. So much butthurt like you can’t even imagine. Butthurt like you cannot believe. This I can tell you. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/31bcb0931e84e5340daa7577b64ba789be72e0835d3defb97e9c0acf6a999d75.jpg
Larry Schmitt October 23rd, 2016 at 18:31
I guarantee that one is lined with tinfoil.
Jack E Raynbeau October 23rd, 2016 at 20:19
Everybody agrees. Believe me.
amersham1046 October 23rd, 2016 at 18:21
Trump is so full of it he can defecate thru his ears
The Original Just Me October 23rd, 2016 at 21:33
Thank God for His ears. Otherwise, His Pretty, Yellow, Hair, would Look—–OOPS ! There are censors here.
Larry Schmitt October 23rd, 2016 at 18:30
Neither he nor anyone on his staff either remembers recent history or can be bothered to do some basic research. The current ATT has almost no connection with “Ma Bell.” What was left after the breakup was acquired by SBC (one of the “Baby Bells”), but kept the name because it’s more recognizable.
Eric Bentsen October 23rd, 2016 at 18:31
You can’t deport 16 million people without crushing all corporate media.
robert October 23rd, 2016 at 18:39
i think he missed a few https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/c998bb209df639120be2ae738c13f2d44845cb6c9fe512105d388ba2f440ba86.png
Larry Schmitt October 23rd, 2016 at 18:52
They’re all rigged against him.
robert October 23rd, 2016 at 19:00
nothing wrong with that and it beats the alternative
William October 23rd, 2016 at 21:08
Exactly they keep hurting his election chances by reporting the things that he says. The nerve eh? https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/2e6301b120ba4f4de91ba3985b023b4339868ade7c234f67d334e51b8c52ebe1.jpg
(((John_St_John))) October 24th, 2016 at 15:46
It is an International Conspiracy of the bigliest nature. It is Yuuuge in fact.
granpa.usthai October 23rd, 2016 at 21:23
Xinhua?
China News Service?
dave-dr-gonzo October 24th, 2016 at 10:31
A few: Foreign Policy, The Atlantic, The Christian Science Monitor, and Juggs.
Foundryman October 23rd, 2016 at 18:42
The New Trump Constitution won’t have a 1st amendment in it.
The Original Just Me October 23rd, 2016 at 21:29
At His Age, You think He could do “IT” more than One time ????
labman57 October 23rd, 2016 at 18:52
Imagine a Trump Administration wherein public policy was based on his own paranoia-driven sense of petty vindictiveness.
Larry Schmitt October 23rd, 2016 at 18:53
He would make Nixon look like Honest Abe.
Suzanne McFly October 23rd, 2016 at 20:02
That is scary to say the least.
The Original Just Me October 23rd, 2016 at 21:28
NO Problem “” IF “” He EVER Won the Election. Pence would be running the government while Trump was being ” GRABBER IN CHARGE ! “
crc3 October 23rd, 2016 at 18:53
Rump threatens to sue everyone but the fact is he won’t. He loves to bloviate though…
The Original Just Me October 23rd, 2016 at 21:26
Bloviate, I Goggled that word. I’ll bet it took you at least 15 minutes to find it. LOL :+)
Eioljg October 23rd, 2016 at 23:09
It is a fairly common word that you needed to look up.
The Original Just Me October 23rd, 2016 at 23:15
Oh Yes, I need that on every day —-or Century. LOL:+)
Hirightnow October 24th, 2016 at 00:29
It’s a perfectly cromulent word…
bpollen October 23rd, 2016 at 19:34
I have a problem with media consolidation. But not the same one Trump does. He wants revenge. I want more voices involved in bringing us the news.
granpa.usthai October 23rd, 2016 at 21:18
there’s never been a larger selection!
thanks to the internet.
bpollen October 23rd, 2016 at 21:40
But broadcast media is just the opposite. That’s the source for news for about 6 out of 10 people. 6 companies own 90% of ALL media.
oldfart October 24th, 2016 at 14:36
EXACTLY why I only watch 10% of each. ;)
Guy Lauten October 23rd, 2016 at 20:44
Deeper and deeper into his personal bubble doth he descend.
“I’m gonna show ’em all! Just you wait and see!”
Why does the phrase “Top of the world, Ma!” come to mind?
The Original Just Me October 23rd, 2016 at 21:22
More Like Bottom End Excretion.
granpa.usthai October 23rd, 2016 at 21:17
. 1. Teddy Roosevelt weren’t no COWARD!
.2. Teddy Roosevelt never received a warrant for his arrest under the RICO Act.
The Original Just Me October 23rd, 2016 at 21:20
Let’s see, about 75 or so years ago, some other Dude went after the Press and took Forced Control of All News Medias. What was His Name ? Humm, Err, OH YEA!, it was Adolf something or other. Yes! I remember Now ! ” ADOLF HITLER ” .
amersham1046 October 23rd, 2016 at 22:21
Strong talk coming from somebody that seeks out nation media coverage
JimmyPete October 23rd, 2016 at 22:30
the fact that tRump named seven or eight companies sort of proves there is no monopoly
Sam October 23rd, 2016 at 22:38
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oldfart October 24th, 2016 at 14:33
Hulk…Smash !
Eioljg October 23rd, 2016 at 23:07
Given Trump’s proven inability to talk in full sentences, much less full paragraphs, and his over reliance on simple words repeated over and over, it is safe to say that he didn’t write this. So it is also useful to ask Who pulls his puppet strings?
Willys41 October 24th, 2016 at 00:36
I wouldn’t believe one sentence without fact-checking it twelve ways from Sunday and getting it certified as the full and complete truth by Jesus Christ Himself.
Mensa Member October 24th, 2016 at 00:52
Trump wants to break up big media because he’s a thin-skinned, vindictive, reactionary wannabe-despot.
I want to break up big media because six mammoth corporations own 90% of the media.
That’s not good for democracy.
The Original Just Me October 24th, 2016 at 22:07
Nice description but you left out ” Snot Nosed Brat, of a Coke Head”
William October 24th, 2016 at 00:57
This coming from the guy who has Roger Ailes in his campaign cave.