Trump Demands CNN Reporter's Firing, Attacks NYC Mayoral Nominee's Appearance

Donald Trump has recently ignited controversy with a series of posts on Truth Social, targeting both a CNN reporter and a New York City mayoral nominee. In his posts, the former president called for the dismissal of CNN's Natasha Bertrand, accusing her of disseminating 'fake news.' He specifically cited her reporting on the United States' nuclear program, claiming she 'lied' about the 'Laptop from Hell Story' and 'Nuclear Sites Story.' In a separate post, Trump also directed personal criticism at Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor in New York City. Trump described Mamdani as a '100% Communist Lunatic' and attacked his physical appearance and voice, stating, 'He looks TERRIBLE, his voice is grating.' He further criticized Mamdani's intelligence and association with 'Radical Lefties' and 'Dummies ALL' backing him, including Senator Chuck Schumer. Sources indicate that Trump made these remarks while on his flight returning from the NATO summit, suggesting he had considerable time to engage with social media during his travel.