(CNN) The executive editor of The New York Times is "deeply concerned" by President Donald Trump's treatment of the news media, he told CNN, adding that Trump's approach jeopardizes the safety of journalists across the world.

Dean Baquet, in an interview with CNN's David Axelrod, discussed Trump's comments at a June 25 rally in West Columbia, South Carolina, at which the President again characterized journalists as "the enemy of the people."

"The President has sent a message to despots abroad that you can disrespect the press," Baquet told Axelrod for an episode of "The Axe Files" that airs Saturday at 7 p.m. ET.

In developing countries, Times journalists long have been considered the enemy and consistently work under the threat of attack from authorities, he said.

Trump's comments leave them more vulnerable than ever, Baquet said.1

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