President Trump: Journalists should be free from fear of violent attacks

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President Donald Trump lamented the “horrible” shooting at the Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis (MD) saying journalists should not face grave danger in the United States. “This attack shocked the conscience of our nation and filled our hearts with grief,” President Trump said. “Journalists, like all Americans, should be free from the fear of being violently attacked while doing their jobs.” President Trump vowed his administration “will not rest until we have done everything in our power to reduce violent crime and protect innocent life.” “To the families of the victims,” he added, "Our warmest best wishes and regrets.”


President Trump: Journalists should be free from fear of violent attacks