With violence against journalists on the rise Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., proposed a new bill called the Journalist Protection Act. The bill would make assault of a journalist who is collecting news a federal crime. “President Donald Trump’s campaign and administration have created a toxic atmosphere. It’s not just about labeling reports of his constant falsehoods as #FakeNews – it’s his casting of media personalities and outlets as anti-American targets, and encouraging people to engage in violence," Swalwell said. It's my hope that this act may curb hate speech and violence. As it could make people feel less emboldened by the words of our President.
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