NYT publisher warns of Trump using authoritarian playbook to ‘increase attacks’ on press during 2nd term

New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger warned that former President Trump may use authoritarian methods to undermine the press if he gets back into the White House.

In an opinion column published in rival paper The Washington Post on Thursday, Sulzberger detailed how authoritarian leaders throughout the globe have found ways to silence the media so there are less checks on their power. He then wondered if Trump might be inclined to adopt their methods when he returns to power. 

"It’s not a crazy question.