Jane Fonda, Maggie Rogers Warn Of 'Fake News' Surge In Trump Era

Jane Fonda took the stage at the Kennedy Center to warn about threats to free speech and independent media, sharply criticizing the Donald Trump administration and potential media mergers. Speaking at the “Artists United for Our Freedom” event, she cautioned that major outlets like Warner Bros., CNN, and HBO could be weakened, leading to “increasingly fake” news and restricted public awareness. The event featured voices like Joan Baez, who vowed to keep fighting for freedom of expression, as controversy also grew over the reported renaming and shutdown plans tied to the Kennedy Center.