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Josh Shapiro: “The president, in his own words, I think, was aboard Air…”

Featuring: Josh Shapiro, Democratic | Governor of Pennsylvania

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Josh Shapiro says he's battled 'emotional scars' since arson attack on his home: Full interview

Published | Video Starts at 10:11

Do you believe that President Trump and the Trump administration is trying to stifle dissent and people who would disagree, pardon. Me, without question, they're trying to stifle dissent. The president, in his own words, I think, was aboard Air Force One a couple nights ago, made clear he wants to look at the licenses and the certifications for particular media outlets if all they're doing is attacking Trump. I mean, listen, the bedrock of our free society is the freedom of speech, the freedom for someone like you to ask me questions and upon about my work, whether I agree with you or not, whether I like what you report or not. (10:11–10:25)

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Asserts that President Trump expressed interest in reviewing media licenses if they criticize him.

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