George W. Bush
As head of government
George W. Bush, President of the United States, was head of government when 2 recorded incidents took place. The official who acted in each may be someone else; each incident names them.
Tactics used
Incidents
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 10, 2003 | Pentagon sets ground rules for journalists embedded with United States forces in Iraq | United States (RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180) | Access bans | Sustained (April 14, 2003) |
| July 6, 2005 | New York Times reporter Judith Miller jailed for refusing to name a confidential source in the Valerie Plame affair | United States (RSF 2026 rank: 64th of 180) | Surveillance and subpoenas | Upheld by a court (September 29, 2005) |