Washington DC, May 18, 2026 (ANI) — President Donald Trump renewed his attacks on major US news outlets Monday, accusing The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and CNN of misrepresenting the situation with Iran and distorting coverage of the conflict.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump argued that even if Iran were to surrender completely — its navy and air force destroyed, military leaders capitulating and formal surrender documents signed — the US media would still portray Tehran as having achieved a “masterful and brilliant victory” over the United States. He also attacked Democrats and rival commentators, saying they had “totally lost their way” and “gone absolutely CRAZY.”
Trump singled out what he described as bias in mainstream outlets and repeated earlier complaints about what he calls false or misleading reporting on Iran. He did not point to a single article or report as the immediate cause of his latest post.
Last month he criticised The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal for their coverage of the conflict, accusing the NYT of pushing false narratives and demanding an apology for what he called “fake news.” He also rejected the WSJ editorial board’s suggestion that his announcement of victory in the Iran situation was premature, dismissing the board as inaccurate.
The remarks reflect Trump’s ongoing, public dispute with mainstream media over foreign-policy reporting and national-security coverage. This account is based on a syndicated ANI feed and is published as received; The Tribune assumes no responsibility for its accuracy or completeness.
