Threatens to "open up our libel laws" to sue media

At a rally in Fort Worth, Texas, Trump declared his intention to "open up our libel laws" if elected, so that he could sue news organizations and "win lots of money" when they write "purposely negative" articles. The threat represented a direct attack on the First Amendment and freedom of the press, signaling his desire to use the power of the presidency to silence critical coverage and financially punish media outlets.

"I'm going to open up our libel laws so when they write purposely negative and horrible and false articles, we can sue them and win lots of money." — Fort Worth, Texas rally, discussing his plans for handling the media if elected