President Donald Trump escalated his long-running conflict with The New York Times in a late-night social media post, accusing the newspaper of lies, fake reporting, and threatening U.S. national security.
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President Donald Trump launched a fresh attack on The New York Times early Tuesday, accusing the newspaper of publishing false information, engaging in what he called “radical” behavior, and posing a danger to the nation’s security.
In a message posted shortly after midnight on Truth Social, Trump sharply criticized the paper’s reporting and opinion coverage, describing the Times as dishonest and deliberately misleading. “The Failing New York Times, and their lies and purposeful misrepresentations, is a serious threat to the National Security of our Nation,” Trump wrote in the post.
He went on to accuse the newspaper of “Radical Left, Unhinged Behavior” and said it was “writing FAKE Articles and Opinions in a never ending way.” Trump concluded the post by saying the Times “must be dealt with and stopped,” declaring, “THEY ARE A TRUE ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE!” and signing the message, “PRESIDENT DJT,” in the statement shared on his Truth Social post.
The remarks marked the latest escalation in a years-long and highly public feud between Trump and the Times that dates back to his first presidential campaign in 2015. Throughout his initial term in office, Trump frequently criticized the newspaper and other major media outlets, often branding coverage he opposed as “fake news” and accusing journalists of political bias.
During Trump’s first administration, the Times published a series of high-profile investigative reports examining his tax records, business history, and administration policies. Trump repeatedly disputed or denied the reporting, while the newspaper defended its work as fact-based and in the public interest.
In response to Trump’s attacks over the years, the Times has consistently stated that its journalism is grounded in verified reporting and independent investigation. A spokesperson for the newspaper has previously said its mission is to “seek the truth and help people understand the world,” emphasizing that coverage is not shaped to appease any political figure.
When Trump has previously described the paper as an “enemy of the people,” Times executives have rejected the characterization, arguing that a free press is protected under the Constitution and plays a critical role in democratic accountability. The newspaper has also emphasized that its opinion section operates separately from its newsroom and represents a range of viewpoints, a distinction it has highlighted amid criticism from Trump and his allies.
Since returning to office, Trump has continued to use Truth Social as a primary platform to respond directly to news coverage he considers inaccurate or hostile, frequently singling out specific outlets and journalists by name.
The New York Times did not immediately issue a public response to Trump’s latest comments.
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