Which, in this era especially, might prompt a response from said entity arguing that the journalist is biased and corrupt. The lack of transparency around spee

Which, in this era especially, might prompt a response from said entity arguing that the journalist is biased and corrupt. The lack of transparency around speech in your case only works against journalists when their credibility is questioned. They gain nothing omitting frivolous statements as opposed to printing them and letting members of the public point out how stupid they are.