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The Florida Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) is turning President Trump’s language around on him. The journalist advocacy organization has applied to trademark the term “fake news” to discourage the White House—and politicians and celebrities—from using it inappropriately.
The ability for Trump to use the term “fake news” to characterize reporting that is critical of him has proven to be “an effective weapon,” said Emily Bloch, president, SPJ Florida Pro Chapter, in a statement.
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