Propagation: Press Freedom Is Eroded as Republicans Rank Reporters by Being 'Nice'

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Vice President Vance jokes about rewarding ‘nice’ reporters, and allies amplify the remark, implying access hinges on favorable coverage. The loyalty test pressures journalists to self-censor, part of a broader strategy to intimidate watchdog media and control information flow.

7 gov accounts · 7 gov posts First seen: September 03, 2026 at 19:34 UTC Going · Reporters Going · Vp · Reporters · Briefing Room · Nice

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Facebook Facebook user 1mo ago 48%

🤣😂 great way to start VP Vance. A sense of humor lightens the mood and makes the world a little bit brighter

Facebook Facebook user 1mo ago 48%

🤣😂 great way to start VP Vance. A sense of humor lightens the mood and makes the world a little bit brighter