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Post-settlement, Trump expressed intentions of pursuing additional actions against various media outlets, including CBS News, polling organizations, and Bob Woodward. His approach underlines a strategic intent to intimidate media voices and discourage criticism, leading to accusations of lawfare—using legal frameworks to suppress dissent. Critics warn that this emboldened stance threatens foundational First Amendment rights integral to democracy, undermining the essential role of the press as a watchdog over political figures and their actions.