Summary
The US envoy to Lebanon, Tom Barrack, called journalists “animalistic,” causing upset in Lebanon. This remark comes amid ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and the media. The article discusses potential broader effects beyond the United States.
Key Facts
- The US envoy to Lebanon is named Tom Barrack.
- Barrack made remarks describing journalists as “animalistic.”
- People in Lebanon are upset about these comments.
- The incident is part of that period's broader tensions between the Trump administration and the press.
- The article discusses whether this attitude could have effects outside the US.
- The discussion includes insights from experts such as Rami Khouri, Jodie Ginsberg, and Rick Perlstein.
