The Pressure He Couldn’t Ignore
Stewart revealed that over the past several months, he had faced what he described as “immense and coordinated pressure.”
Pressure to stop asking certain questions.
Pressure to stop speaking publicly about issues he believes extend beyond partisan politics.
“I’m not talking about criticism,” he clarified.
“Criticism comes with the job.”
“I’m talking about silence being requested.”
“Encouraged.”
“Enforced.”
He did not name names.
He did not cite organizations.
