Legacy news on its heels as Trump's 2nd era begins, but remains committed to its mission

Legacy media must accept they're no longer dominant but can still play a significant role. JIM VANDEHEI, Axios co-founder

- Associated Press

NEW YORK: As Donald Trump prepares to assume the presidency for a second time, he faces a news establishment on its heels—but not flat on its back. Last year's presidential campaign suggested that many traditional outlets are not depended upon, or trusted, nearly as much as they used to be. Some face leadership transitions and financial problems.

Incoming power brokers, and their supporters, seek and receive information on friendly turf. Yet as with most times of transition, opportunities abound for new voices to emerge.

When Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg wanted to publicize Trump-friendly policy changes this month at the social media giant, the choice of outlets was telling. One was "Fox & Friends," the cable news programme that was an agenda-setter during the president-elect's first term and poised to be again.

Another was an interview with podcaster Joe Rogan.