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Finalist for the AEJMC James A. Tankard Book Award
Donald Trump's presidency was marked by angry attacks on journalists, an extraordinary ability to capture the media spotlight, a flood of disinformation from the White House, and bitter partisanship reflected in the media. Trump's dysfunctional relationship with the press affected how the United States dealt with the crises of COVID-19, climate change, social unrest due to systemic racism, and efforts to overturn the 2020 election. But Trump's troubled relationship with the press didn't happen by chance.
Clash explores the political, economic, social, and technological forces that have shaped the relationship between U.S. presidents and the press during times of crisis. In addition to Trump's presidency, Clash examines those of John Adams, Abraham Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson, Franklin Roosevelt, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama. Some of these presidents faced military or international crises. Others were challenged by economic downturns or political scandals. And sometimes the survival of America's system of government was at stake. By examining what happened between presidents and the press during these pivotal times, Clash helps us understand how we arrived at our current troubled state of affairs. It concludes with recommendations for strengthening the role the press plays in keeping presidents accountable.
Contents
Introduction: The President and the Peculiar Press Conference
1. John Adams and the Imprisoned Press
2. Abraham Lincoln and the Power of an Advocating Press
3. Woodrow Wilson, Presidential Propaganda, and the Suppression of the Press
4. Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the Power of New Media
5. Richard Nixon and the Making of Enemies
6. Ronald Reagan and the Taming of the Press
7. Bill Clinton and the Scandalized Press
8. George W. Bush and the War on Truth
9. Barack Obama and the Fragmented Media
10. Donald Trump and the Art of the Lie
11. Donald Trump and the Year of Crises
12. Presidents and the Crisis of the Press
Acknowledgments
Notes
Bibliography
Index
