What is investigative journalism?

[Silent Snob]

Okay. I get what you're saying. But in this thread I'm not interested in talking about Trump or anybody in any kind of political function, whosoever. I'm intersted in finding out what needs to be the case so that there is a free press in which investigative journalism can function.

Let me, again, re-phrase my question:

What is needed and neccessary (pre-conditions) to have a free press in which investigative journalism can function as such?

I did just answer that very question. Do you see it I bolded it above.

Yes, I did see, and read it, and I think I also understood what you were saying. Nevertheless, let me re-phrase my question, in the light of what you said:

What would be needed and neccessary (pre-condition) in order for that (your bolded statement/comment) to be the case?

In other words:

What is the foundation of a free press to be able to function, conceptually wise?

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I'm not a journalist. So how can I even be a "dishonest" journalist? Please elaborate.

So you say.

Yes, I do. What's the problem? How can I prove I'm not a journalist? Not to talk about being a "dishonest" one? How? Please tell me.