This happens in the US too [1,2,3]. In fact, regarding freedom of the press, they rank 55th in the world, well behind the UK, which ranks 23rd [4]. And if you t

This happens in the US too [1,2,3]. In fact, regarding freedom of the press, they rank 55th in the world, well behind the UK, which ranks 23rd [4]. And if you think Trump is anything but the standard neoliberal order accelerated, I've got a bridge to sell you. For example look at the Laken Riley act. A blatant and complete teardown of judicial order (punishment for being _suspected_ of crimes), and 58 democrats helped pass it. Trump is par for the course, he's just a bit rude about it. [1] https://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/10/texas-ut-lecturer-arrested-fired-palestinian-demonstration/ https://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/10/texas-ut-lecturer-ar... [2] https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240425-more-than-100-arrested-at-us-university-pro-palestinian-protests https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240425-more-than-100... [3] https://www.npr.org/2020/07/17/892277592/federal-officers-use-unmarked-vehicles-to-grab-protesters-in-portland https://www.npr.org/2020/07/17/892277592/federal-officers-us... [4] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Press_Freedom_Index https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Press_Freedom_Index