Harold Holzer: The Presidents Vs. The Press

Presidents have wrangled with journalists in a struggle to convey--and repress--the truth, all the way back to George Washington.

Award-winning author Harold Holzer writes a full history of this contentious relationship in his book, The Presidents Vs. The Press: The Endless Battle Between the White House and the Media—From the Founding Fathers to Fake News.

Former President Trump’s tweets seem downright mild compared to antics from previous presidents.

Holzer is a leading authority on Abraham Lincoln and prolific author. Find out more about his work at haroldholzer.com.