Senator John McCain (R-Arizona) published an Op-Ed on Wednesday calling on President Trump to end his contentious relationship with the media. "While administration officials often condemn violence against reporters abroad, Trump continues his unrelenting attacks on the integrity of American journalists and news outlets," wrote McCain in the Washinton Post. "This has provided cover for repressive regimes to follow suit. The phrase “fake news” — granted legitimacy by an American president — is being used by autocrats to silence reporters, undermine political opponents, stave off media scrutiny and mislead citizens. "