President Trump's attacks on media outlets and figures critical of him mirror tactics used by authoritarian leaders like Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Trump's actions include lawsuits, license threats, and pressure on social media. Similar crackdowns on independent media are observed in Hungary, Serbia, Russia, India, and Latin America, characterized by media acquisitions, censorship, and intimidation. Experts express concern over self-censorship in the US and the erosion of press freedom globally.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.