NC GOP Threatens ProPublica Over Story on Judicial Tampering
ProPublica’s investigation into North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby, who allegedly politicized the state’s judicial system to favor Republicans, prompted a threatening response from the North Carolina Republican Party. The party’s communications director, Matt Mercer, warned ProPublica to drop the story, referencing connections with the Trump administration and suggesting repercussions. This act of intimidation highlights the GOP’s efforts to suppress unfavorable reporting, emphasizing the importance of investigative journalism. This case underscores a pattern of the GOP resorting to bullying tactics to prevent public scrutiny of their actions and governance model.
John Q. Hosedrinker