The media’s panicky ‘chilling effect’ complaint

After ABC News settled with Donald Trump for $16 million over George Stephanopoulos incessantly lying about Trump being held “liable for rape,” the hot concept in media panic was the “chilling effect.”

MSNBC commentator Barbara McQuade lamented “the chilling effect it might have on people who otherwise would be critical of Donald Trump.” Is there a shortage of critical statements in the media about Trump? It seems more like the opposite.

CNN anchor Jim Acosta – the Old Yeller of...