US EditionTrump and his allies use familiar tactic to help Iran war messaging: attacking the press
The Trump administration accuses news outlets of undermining military efforts and uses potential regulatory pressure amid low public approval for Iran strikes, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows.
- On March 18, President Donald Trump and his allies attacked U.S. news organizations over Iran war coverage, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called a CNN report 'patently ridiculous' on Friday.
- The March 1 Reuters/Ipsos poll found only one in four Americans approved February strikes, while at least 13 U.S. service members have died in the Iran war.
- With mergers pending, corporate vulnerability may reshape outlets' coverage as Paramount Skydance CEO Ellison acquires Warner Bros. Discovery and the White House email accused CNN of 'lying', while Republican consultant Jeanette Hoffman noted Paramount settlement pressures.
- Regulatory pressure is notable as Brendan Carr, FCC Chairman, posted on X that broadcasters airing 'fake news' can 'correct course before their license renewals come up', amid First Amendment concerns voiced by Jameel Jaffer.
- Iranian state media falsely claimed a strike, while Western outlets debunked videos; Trump accused 'fake news media' of working with Iran to spread AI images in a Sunday Truth Social post.
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The White House tenant once again adopts the offensive method against the media that denounces the merits of his military operation against the Tehran regime, to which many Americans oppose.
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