Trump’s media lawsuits could do serious damage to America’s free press

President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a reception at the New York Stock Exchange after being named Time’s Person of the Year. He followed the event by ringing the opening bell on the trading floor. | Spencer Platt/Getty Images

President-elect Donald Trump’s contempt for the media is well-known, but two lawsuits filed against news organizations offer a worrying look at the next four years for outlets and reporters covering his administration.

Disney, the parent company of ABC News, settled...