U.S. President Donald Trump ignited fresh controversy after accusing CNN of being “corrupt” and calling for the network to be sold, following a heated exchange with a reporter during a press Q&A.
Clash Erupts During Press Interaction
During the media briefing, a CNN correspondent pressed Trump with a question regarding his recent comments on media bias. Trump interrupted mid-question, criticising the reporter and alleging that the network “lies to the American people.”
The tense moment escalated as Trump told the journalist to “sit down,” prompting murmurs across the press room.
Donald Trump Calls CNN ‘Corrupt,’ Says It Should Be Sold
Immediately after the confrontation, Trump launched a broader attack on the network. He claimed CNN had “lost credibility,” accusing it of pushing political agendas and “damaging the country with misinformation.”
He went further, saying the outlet “should be sold to someone who can run it honestly.”CNN issued a brief statement defending its journalism, asserting that its reporters “ask tough but fair questions” donald trump and that attempts to intimidate the press “won’t change our commitment to factual reporting.”
Media analysts noted that Trump’s criticism mirrors his earlier clashes with major U.S. news organisations during his presidency.
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