The Erosion of Respect: A Threat to Democracy in Plain Sight The recent Oval Office exchange between Donald Trump and CNN reporter Kristen Holmes has left many wondering what's become of decorum in our highest halls of power.
Trump's sharp rebuke, labeling Holmes a "loud, boisterous person" and "fake news," is just the latest example of a disturbing trend: the erosion of respect for journalism and the press.
This phenomenon isn't unique to Trump's presidency, nor is it limited to politics. In corporate boardrooms, universities, and online communities, similar patterns have emerged.