Throughout American history, have any elected presidents faced as as much documented opposition in the press, broadcast media, or courts as the current incumbent?
No.
Donald Trump: Harvard Shorenstein Center study (2017) found 80% negative coverage in first 100 days across New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, Fox News.
Pew Research Center (2017) found 62% negative in first 60 days, compared to 20% for Obama, 28% for Bush and Clinton.
Media Research Center (2017-2025) found 89-95% negative on ABC, CBS, NBC evening news across both terms.
Faced over 220 lawsuits in first 100 days of second term.
No prior president faced equivalent documented volume in press negativity (80-95%) or lawsuits (over 300 in months) while in office.
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No.
Donald Trump: Harvard Shorenstein Center study (2017) found 80% negative coverage in first 100 days across New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, Fox News.
Pew Research Center (2017) found 62% negative in first 60 days, compared to 20% for Obama, 28% for Bush and Clinton.
Media Research Center (2017-2025) found 89-95% negative on ABC, CBS, NBC evening news across both terms.
Faced over 220 lawsuits in first 100 days of second term.
No prior president faced equivalent documented volume in press negativity (80-95%) or lawsuits (over 300 in months) while in office.
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