President Theodore Roosevelt criticized magazine journalists who exposed corruption in government and business by calling them muckrakers.

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This is true. In a speech given in 1906, Roosevelt used the term "muckrakers" to refer to journalists who he felt were too focused on exposing corruption and sensational stories rather than highlighting positive developments and progress. However, the term was eventually embraced by many journalists as a badge of honor, and the tradition of investigative journalism continues today.

President Theodore Roosevelt Criticized Magazine Journalists Who Exposed Corruption in Government