Seth Stern
Seth Stern is the director of advocacy at the Freedom of the Press Foundation, where he focuses on protecting press freedoms and promoting transparency. He has been critical of the acquiescence of media organizations and corporations to the demands of powerful figures, including Donald Trump, arguing that such settlements undermine journalistic integrity and threaten the independence of the press.
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Seth Stern described the charges against Lemon and Fort as absolutely frivolous.
Analysis: Is the case against Don Lemon about winning — or about chilling journalism?
United States· 2026-01-31
Seth Stern, director of advocacy for the Freedom of the Press Foundation, called Lemon’s arrest 'a naked attack on freedom of the press'.
Ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon arrested on charges connected to Minnesota church protest | Trump administration
United Kingdom· 2026-01-30
Seth Stern criticized the government's actions against Don Lemon as an attack on journalism.
Don Lemon arrested over involvement at Minnesota church protest.United States· 2026-01-30
Seth Stern criticized the arrests of the journalists as a warning shot aimed at the press.
Journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort taken into custody after Minnesota church protestUnited States· 2026-01-30
Seth Stern from the Freedom of the Press Foundation described the warrant as 'outrageous'.
FBI a percheziționat locuința unei jurnaliste de la The Washington Post. Acțiunea, catalogată drept „neobișnuită și agresivă”
Romania· 2026-01-14
Seth Stern, director of advocacy at the Freedom of the Press foundation, said it’s preposterous for Trump to claim those damages when he won the 2024 election.
Donald Trump sues BBC for up to $10bn over edit of January 6 speech | Donald TrumpUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-16
I agree with Seth Stern, director of advocacy for the Freedom of the Press Foundation, who told the Washington Post that most people – whatever their politics – aren’t going to buy what this new 'bias tracker' is selling.
The White House’s new media ‘bias’ tracker is a desperate gimmick | Margaret SullivanUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-03
Seth Stern stated that Trump's issue is not with media bias but with journalists who do not praise him.
Em novo ataque à imprensa, Trump lança página que aponta jornalistas e veículos como 'infratores'
Liechtenstein· 2025-12-01
Seth Stern stated that Trump's issue is not media bias but rather that journalists do not flatter him.
Casa Blanca le copia a AMLO: Saca su "Quién es quién en las mentiras" de los medios
Mexico· 2025-11-30
Seth Stern commented on Trump's motivations behind the lawsuit against the media.
Trump stämmer BBC efter Panoramas kritiserade videoklipp
Sweden· 2025-11-12
Seth Stern, the advocacy director for the Freedom of the Press Foundation, said Trump's many lawsuits against media organisations have cost him little.
What are the hurdles for his legal argument?United Kingdom· 2025-11-12
Seth Stern, director of advocacy at the Freedom of the Press Foundation, commented on the threat journalists like Guevara pose to government secrecy.
Live-streaming journalist Mario Guevara deported to El Salvador after months in ICE custodyUnited States· 2025-10-04
Seth Stern, director of advocacy at Freedom of the Press Foundation, commented on the legality of banning tracking apps.
Could US government ban apps which track ICE agents?United Kingdom· 2025-10-02
Seth Stern condemned the White House’s decision as unconstitutional and vindictive.
Trump White House removes Wall Street Journal from Scotland trip press pool over Epstein reportUnited States· 2025-07-21
FPF director of advocacy Seth Stern wrote that Paramount's decision to settle Trump's baseless lawsuit is an insult to journalists.
CBS parent sparks outrage with Trump lawsuit settlementUnited States· 2025-07-07
Seth Stern, the director of advocacy at the Freedom of the Press Foundation, commented on the implications of settling with Trump.
Trump v 60 Minutes is a stunning battle for the soul of US media | Donald TrumpUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-27
