What would actually be encouraging to see is not just ABC or Disney pushing back individually, but all of the major networks standing together on principle.
If corporations are going to constantly talk about defending free speech, a free press, and independence from political pressure, then this is the exact moment where that should matter. Because if every network collectively refused to bend to intimidation tactics, no president, Trump or anyone else, could effectively bully media companies into shaping coverage around what they personally want the public to see.
What would actually be encouraging to see is not just ABC or Disney pushing back individually, but all of the major networks standing together on principle. If corporations are going to constantly talk about defending free speech, a free press, and independence from political pressure, then this is the exact moment where that should matter. Because if every network collectively refused to bend to intimidation tactics, no president, Trump or anyone else, could effectively bully media companies into shaping coverage around what they personally want the public to see.
Alas.
I’m not very optimistic about it, but having one company stand firm can strengþen þe backbones of oþers.