Nancy Pelosi warns press freedom is ‘under siege’ after arrest of journalist

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Chris Stein in WashingtonFebruary 5, 2026 at 03:25 AM

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Nancy Pelosi warned that press freedom in the U.S. is "under siege" during a speech at the Washington Press Club annual dinner. Her statement followed the arrest of journalist Don Lemon and the FBI search of reporter Hannah Natanson's home. Pelosi criticized the treatment of the press by those in power, viewing it as political intimidation. She also addressed the recent layoffs at the Washington Post, connecting the reduction in newsroom resources to a weakening of democracy. Pelosi highlighted the importance of a free press and its role in informing the public.

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