Washington, May 15 (V7N) — US President Donald Trump has sharply criticized American media outlets over their reporting on the Iran war, calling a New York Times journalist a “traitor” during a heated exchange with reporters aboard Air Force One after his visit to Beijing on Friday (May 15).
According to Al Jazeera, Trump’s remarks came after journalist David Sanger questioned the outcome and effectiveness of US military actions in the Iran conflict. In response, Trump rejected suggestions of failure, insisting that US forces had successfully achieved their objectives and declared the operation a military success.
“The United States has won the Iran war militarily,” Trump said, defending the campaign and dismissing critical coverage as inaccurate and unpatriotic. He also directly labeled the journalist a “traitor,” escalating tensions between the White House and the press.
The New York Times strongly condemned the President’s remarks, calling them unacceptable and a threat to press freedom. The newspaper defended its reporting and reiterated that questioning government actions is a core responsibility of journalism.
The exchange highlights growing friction between the Trump administration and major US media organizations amid continued debate over the scale, impact, and outcome of the Iran conflict.
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