It's easy to view Trump's attacks on the press as products of his thin-skinned vindictiveness. And they are.
But he's also long dreamed of building a media empire and may be abusing his power to weaken the competition.
Freedom of the Press
Trump attacks the press not just as an authoritarian but as a business rival
If the president claims his businesses are competitors of the media outlets he undermines, the press should take him at his word β and sue.