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Why ABC and Disney Won't Ever Stand Up to Trump - David Frum - America at a Crossroads
David Frum of The Atlantic joins us to warn that Trump’s fight with ABC, CBS and Disney isn’t just about Jimmy Kimmel — it’s part of a much bigger effort to control the media and choke off political competition ahead of the 2026 midterms.
In this segment, Frum explains why he believes Trump’s team is playing for “serious stakes”: scripting news coverage, threatening penalties, and pressuring corporations to comply. He also lays out how this tactic could weaken Democratic fundraising and reshape America’s media landscape.
Watch as David Frum connects the dots between media pressure, political fundraising, and the struggle for free and fair competition in American democracy. - 09/19/2025.