This resolution strongly condemns former President Donald J. Trump's actions against the free press , citing numerous instances such as accusing media outlets of illegal behavior, excluding reporters from White House access, and attempting to defund public broadcasting. It also notes his administration's rescinding of a Department of Justice policy against subpoenaing journalists, which exposed sources to potential identification. These actions are presented as undermining the fundamental rights of freedom of speech and the press, as protected by the First Amendment. The resolution further highlights President Trump's efforts to reduce the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM), which endangered journalists abroad and set a dangerous precedent for authoritarian regimes. The House of Representatives reaffirms the essential role of a free press in preserving democracy and ensuring governmental accountability, urging the executive branch to respect journalists' rights. It also calls for continued efforts to secure the release of 11 USAGM journalists imprisoned abroad and expresses solidarity with all journalists facing threats.