Trump Demands Expulsion of CNN and New York Times Reporters Over Iran Coverage

Washington D.C. – Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly called for the immediate expulsion of reporters from CNN and The New York Times, labeling them "bad people with evil intentions." The controversial demand follows the media outlets' critical coverage of a recent press conference held by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Trump's statement, shared on Truth Social, explicitly stated, "Fake news reporters from CNN and New York Times should be expelled immediately! They are bad people with evil intentions!" The New York Times had published a headline questioning the depth of information provided, stating, "Hegseth and Kaine discuss details of Iranian strikes but not their results." Similarly, CNN's coverage highlighted concerns, with their headline reading, "US Chief of Staff says the plan went as planned, but the conference did not include any new intelligence to support Trump's claim to eliminate Iranian nuclear facilities." The former president's remarks underscore ongoing tensions between certain political figures and major news organizations, particularly concerning sensitive national security matters.