UPDATE: President Donald Trump launched a fierce attack on The New York Times late Tuesday, labeling its reporting on his health as “treasonous.” This latest outburst came during a speech in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, where he veered off topic, targeting the media instead of focusing on affordability issues.
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 went on to declare that the nation would be better off if the publication ceased operations altogether, calling it a “horrible, biased, and untruthful ‘source’ of information.”
Political analysts wasted no time in critiquing Trump’s remarks on social media. 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.”
Another prominent voice, political activist Mike Young, echoed this sentiment, stating, “Every time Tiny Hands calls reporters ‘Enemies of the People’ and hints we should ‘do something’ about the New York Times, he is telling you he thinks the First Amendment is a character flaw in the Constitution.”
Journalist Marcy Wheeler added her perspective, noting, “Turns out every third tweet Trump sent starting in 2020 was a seditious attack on Joe Biden.”
This outburst not only highlights Trump’s contentious relationship with the media but also raises urgent questions about free speech and the role of journalism in American democracy. Observers stress that such statements threaten the foundational principles of the First Amendment, further igniting the ongoing debate about press freedom.
The situation is developing, and reactions are expected to escalate. As the political landscape continues to shift, the implications of Trump’s comments could resonate widely, influencing both public opinion and media practices.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story unfolds.
