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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 25, 2026 at 9:20 AM ET · Updated July 25, 2026 at 2:09 PM ET

USA Today columnist wanted the press to lecture Trump on the First Amendment

2 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Corroborated — reported by at least two independent outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.

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What we know

A USA Today columnist reportedly wanted the media to use the White House Correspondents' Dinner to lecture President Trump on the First Amendment. Critics dismissed the suggestion as pompous posturing by the press.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 6 hr ago, when RealClearPolitics reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from Twitchy. Verification tier: Corroborated — reported by at least two independent outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

Twitchy 2 hr ago
'Eye Roll Pomposity': USA Today Journo Wanted Media to Use Their WHCD Time to Give Trump 1A Lectures
RealClearPolitics 6 hr ago
Trump Bombed at the WHCD - and Proved the Media's Point

Coverage timeline

Jul 25, 9:20 AM ET
6 hr ago
RealClearPolitics
Trump Bombed at the WHCD - and Proved the Media's Point
Jul 25, 1:05 PM ET
2 hr ago
Twitchy
'Eye Roll Pomposity': USA Today Journo Wanted Media to Use Their WHCD Time to Give Trump 1A Lectures
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