Dan Rather
The move is motivated by Trump "continually, relentlessly damning the press," the veteran newsman said.
"This is unprecedented in American history, and therefore it’s a dangerous time."
"What is burning is the very structure of our democracy."
"From this day forward, he no longer has control."
WHAT'S HAPPENING
"This is about the safety and security of the United States."
“War must never be considered a public relations operation."
"A weak president running a weak, ragtag administration is a prescription for trouble."
Rather says his collection of essays will explore "themes that I see as fundamental to holding together this great experiment in democracy."
“Watergate is the biggest political scandal of my lifetime, until maybe now.”
"Facts and truth are not partisan."