Gov. Kasich to newspaper editors: 'I want you to survive'

Gov. John Kasich (R-OH) repeated his belief in the importance of the free press as tensions between the media and the administration of President Donald Trump remain high. The former congressman and 2016 presidential contender declined to directly take on President Trump, who he refused to endorse, campaign with or vote for in 2016, while speaking to editors and publishers convened by the Ohio Newspaper Association. But Gov Kasich said he wanted to see the industry survive and thrive. "I'd like to stand for all of you, for all of you who have real content, for all of you who've decided in a really crazy, changing world that your point of view, your editorials, your writings, your articles are critically important," Gov Kasich said.