GOP Senator Clarifies He Was Joking About Using Violence Against Journalists

A Republican senator has clarified his earlier statement suggesting violence against journalists, saying he was only joking when he proposed using force to reduce fake news, sparking concern over the tone of his comments and their potential implications for press freedom. The senator's video response comes after he sparked outrage with the suggestion that violence could be used to combat misinformation. He did not specify what kind of violence he had in mind or who would be targeted. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between the media and some segments of the Republican Party.