A recent editorial published by The Hill suggests that former President Donald Trump should adopt a strategy similar to Thomas Jefferson by stepping back from litigation against media outlets. The commentary posits that Trump views the news industry as an enemy and is motivated by a desire to penalize journalists through the court system.

The article frames this approach as a departure from the historical precedent set by Jefferson, who, despite facing intense criticism from the press during his presidency, ultimately chose not to use the power of the state or personal litigation to silence his detractors. The author argues that Trump’s current focus on media lawsuits is counterproductive and potentially harmful to the broader principle of a free press.

While the article focuses on the former president's stated intentions regarding the media, it does not detail specific ongoing lawsuits or provide a counter-argument from Trump’s legal team or supporters. The piece serves primarily as an analytical critique of Trump's relationship with the press, contrasting his confrontational style with a historical ideal of presidential restraint.