Democrats didn’t merely disagree with Trump's press conference. They argued Americans shouldn't even hear it.

That's a profound shift.

For centuries the Enlightenment ideal was simple.

Present competing ideas.

Allow free citizens to evaluate them.

Today's model often sounds different.

Present one idea.

Filter competing ideas.

Explain why citizens should trust the filter.

That's a radically different philosophy of citizenship.

That isn't Republican versus Democrat.

It's paternalism versus self-government.

Imagine if Ronald Reagan had announced a primetime speech on Soviet espionage and ABC replied, "Nah...we've got reruns."

That's essentially where we've arrived.

The President announces he's releasing declassified intelligence involving the most sacred institution in our republic, elections, and instead of every network saying, "America deserves to hear this," they suddenly become television sommeliers.

"This speech has hints of misinformation with notes of conspiracy and an unpleasant finish. We recommend viewers pair it with three former intelligence officials and Rachel Maddow."

The comedy practically writes itself.

For nearly ten years the Left insisted Donald Trump represented an existential threat to democracy.

Now the supposed threat to democracy wants Americans to see government documents.

The defenders of democracy?

"Please don't watch."

You almost have to admire the accidental irony.

Nothing says confidence like begging people not to hear the opposing side.

And here's the bigger point.

If Trump is completely wrong...

Why be afraid of people hearing him?

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