McCain: Dictators 'get started by suppressing free press'

Freedom Of The Press,John McCain,Politics

Posted on AllSides February 19, 2017

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Sen. John McCain slammed President Donald Trump's attacks on the media this week by noting dictators "get started by suppressing free press."

It was a startling observation from a sitting member of Congress against the President of the United States, especially considering McCain is a member of Trump's party.

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