Trump’s War on Leaks: Is Journalism the Next Casualty? ⋆ Brownstone Institute

Trump’s War on Leaks: Is Journalism the Next Casualty? ⋆ Brownstone Institute

Trump’s War on Leaks: Is Journalism the Next Casualty? by Maryanne Demasi at Brownstone Institute When Donald Trump returned to office in 2025, he vowed to "end the weaponization of government censorship once and for all." His Executive Order — Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship — was welcomed by many, including myself. As a journalist — even one who focuses mainly on medicine, science, and public health — the idea that th…