Trump slams media as Israeli report confirms Iran sites devastated
President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently spoke out against the “fake news” media during a NATO summit press conference, defending the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear program. Trump referenced a statement from the Atomic Energy Commission of Israel, which confirmed that the U.S. strikes had devastated Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility, rendering it inoperable and setting back their nuclear weapons development for years to come.
The President criticized U.S. media outlets, particularly CNN and The New York Times, for initially casting doubt on the success of the strikes. Trump called them “fake news” and accused them of maligning the U.S. military by downplaying the ferocity of the attacks. He expressed his gratitude to the pilots involved in the mission and condemned the negative reports that attempted to minimize the impact of the strikes.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth also joined in the criticism of the media, accusing CNN and The New York Times of spinning the news for their own political agendas. He praised the courage and skill of the military personnel involved in the mission and denounced the leaks that led to the negative coverage of the strikes.
The U.S. military successfully executed strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, as announced by Trump in a surprise post on Truth Social. He later addressed the nation, declaring that the facilities had been completely obliterated. Trump emphasized Iran’s history of hostility towards the U.S. and its allies, stating that future attacks would be even greater if Iran did not make peace.
Despite the success of the strikes, some media outlets attempted to cast doubt on their effectiveness. CNN claimed that the strikes did not destroy the nuclear sites, while The New York Times reported that the Fordow facility was severely damaged but not destroyed. White House officials, including Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, dismissed these reports as “fake news” and criticized the leaking of classified information.
In conclusion, President Trump and Secretary of Defense Hegseth defended the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear program and criticized the media for their negative coverage. The success of the mission was confirmed by the Atomic Energy Commission of Israel, and the military personnel involved were praised for their bravery and skill. The administration remains committed to preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons and maintaining peace in the region.
