President Donald Trump is not backing down. This week, he fired off legal threats to CNN and the New York Times, accusing them of peddling lies about his administration’s bold strike on Iran’s nuclear program, as Just the News reports. The media’s woke agenda, he claims, is undermining America’s strength.
Lst weekend, Trump ordered bombings and a missile strike on three Iranian sites, aiming to cripple their nuclear ambitions. Both outlets published stories citing a leaked intelligence report, claiming the strikes only delayed Iran’s program by months. Trump’s team insists the operation was a resounding success.
Through his attorney, Trump sent letters to the outlets, slamming their coverage as “false” and “unpatriotic.” The articles, he argues, tarnished his reputation and weakened national resolve. This is what happens when legacy media prioritizes clicks over country.
CNN and the New York Times didn’t flinch. On Wednesday, the Times reported its rejection of Trump’s demands for an apology and retraction. David McCraw, the Times’ lawyer, smugly declared, “No retraction is needed.”
McCraw doubled down, claiming their reporting was truthful and the leaked report’s “low confidence” rating was noted upfront. “We told the truth to the best of our ability,” he said. Funny how “truth” always seems to align with their anti-Trump narrative.
The l;awyer also argued that no one in Trump’s administration disputed the report’s initial findings. He conveniently ignores the administration’s point that formal assessments take weeks. Selective storytelling is the media’s oldest trick.
Trump didn’t stop at letters. He took to Truth Social, calling for CNN to fire reporter Natasha Bertrand. Her “obviously negative” slant, he posted, has no place in journalism.
“Natasha Bertrand should be FIRED from CNN!” Trump wrote. He accused her of dragging the network’s reputation into the gutter. When did reporting become about pushing personal grudges instead of facts?
Trump didn’t hold back, claiming Bertrand lacks the chops to be an on-camera correspondent. “FIRE NATASHA,” he demanded. It’s refreshing to see a leader call out media bias so directly.
The Trump administration stands firm on the strikes’ success. They claim the bombings obliterated Iran’s nuclear capabilities, despite the media’s naysaying. Why trust a “low confidence” leak over the commander-in-chief?
Officials noted that comprehensive assessments require weeks of data analysis. The media’s rush to publish half-baked reports reeks of desperation to undermine Trump. Patience isn’t their strong suit when there’s a narrative to spin.
The leaked report’s “low confidence” rating should’ve been a red flag for any serious outlet. Instead, CNN and the Times ran with it, eager to paint Trump’s decisive action as a failure. That’s not journalism -- it’s activism.
Trump’s legal threats highlight a broader issue: legacy media’s obsession with tearing down conservative leaders. The letters accused CNN and the Times of defamatory coverage, and they’re not wrong. How many times have these outlets twisted the truth to fit their agenda?
McCraw’s claim that they’ll “continue to do so” is telling. It’s not about reporting facts -- it’s about shaping narratives. The American people deserve better than this elitist echo chamber.
Trump’s fight against media bias is a stand for every citizen tired of being fed progressive talking points. His demand for accountability isn’t just personal -- it’s a call to restore integrity in journalism. If only the media cared as much about the truth as they do about their Pulitzer dreams.
