S.E. Cupp: The press must resist Trump’s bullying lawsuits

Incoming President Donald Trump has already inflicted a Nixonian choke hold on the press, writes Julian Zelizer .

Trump sued ABC News and George Stephanopoulos for defamation, claiming he was inaccurately described as having been found liable for “rape” instead of “sexual assault” by a civil jury.

Zelizer: ABC settled with Trump to the tune of $15 million , and agreed to publish a groveling apology note on behalf of Stephanopoulos and Stephanopoulos .

So to those in Trump ’s crosshairs, currently or in the future, remember the words of Judge Gurfein : “A cantankerous press, an obstinate press, a ubiquitous press must be suffered by those in authority to preserve the even greater values of freedom of expression and the right of the people to know.” S.E. Cupp is the host of “ S.E. Cupp Unfiltered ” on CNN ..