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June 22, 2026
Trump Calls New York Times Coverage ‘Treasonous’ Amid Iran War Criticism
- Donald Trump criticized The New York Times for questioning the achievements of the Iran war, labeling their coverage as 'treasonous.'
- He plans to include the newspaper's reporting in his ongoing multi-billion dollar defamation lawsuit against them.
- A recent CBS News poll indicates that 75% of Americans believe the war has not been worth its cost, reflecting growing public skepticism.
- Trump's comments come as tensions with Iran escalate, with threats to close the Strait of Hormuz affecting global oil prices.
2 Sources
- Trump renews threat to New York Times over Iran coverageJun 22, 2026 at 2:49 AM · The Hill
- Trump accuses New York Times of ‘treason’ after it questioned what the Iran war had actually achievedJun 22, 2026 at 8:54 AM · Independent