Trump and allies escalate attacks on media as Iran conflict draws scrutiny
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President Trump and his administration launch a coordinated, high-profile campaign against the news media over coverage of the Iran war, with Trump labeling outlets as “criminal” and “unpatriotic,” FCC Chairman Brendan Carr threatening broadcasters’ licenses, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth decrying coverage from the Pentagon briefing room. Major outlets push back, defending wartime reporting as essential, but critics warn the rhetoric risks chilling investigative journalism and undermining First Amendment protections as public approval for the war remains relatively low.
- Trump and his officials pressure the news media in unison as Iran war scrutiny intensifies CNN
- With Threats and Claims of ‘Treason,’ Trump Pressures Media on the War The New York Times
- Republican rebukes FCC chair’s threats to revoke broadcast licenses over Iran war The Guardian
- FCC chair invites bipartisan backlash as MAGA battle with press intensifies The Hill
- How Trump’s FCC Is Policing Speech on TV Networks Bloomberg.com
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