UPDATE: President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack against The New York Times on Tuesday night, branding its coverage of his health as ‘treasonous.’ The remarks came during a speech in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, where Trump veered off topic from affordability to criticize the media.
In a lengthy post on Truth Social, Trump stated, “I actually believe it’s seditious, perhaps even treasonous, for The New York Times, and others, to consistently do FAKE reports in order to libel and demean ‘THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.'” He further declared that the newspaper’s cessation of publication would benefit the country, calling it a “horrible, biased, and untruthful ‘source’ of information.”
Political analysts and commentators rapidly reacted on social media, highlighting the irony of Trump’s statements. Evan Rosenfeld, deputy digital director for The Bulwark, tweeted, “Incredibly rich coming from a man who wouldn’t shut up about Biden’s failing mental state. Pot, meet kettle.”
Activist Mike Young also chimed in, asserting, “Every time Tiny Hands calls reporters ‘Enemies of the People’… he is telling you he thinks the First Amendment is a character flaw in the Constitution.” Journalist Marcy Wheeler added, “Turns out every third tweet Trump sent starting in 2020 was a seditious attack on Joe Biden.”
The growing tension surrounding Trump’s comments raises critical questions about press freedom and the role of media in democracy. As Trump continues to challenge mainstream media narratives, observers are left to ponder the implications for First Amendment rights in the United States.
Authorities and media experts are now watching closely to see how this confrontation will affect public discourse and Trump’s ongoing relationship with the press. This story is developing, and further updates will be provided as they become available.
Stay tuned for more urgent updates on this evolving situation.
