Trump Attacks Media as 'Evil Losers' Over Iran Peace Plan Reporting

President Trump launched a series of attacks on media outlets including The New York Times and CNN for reporting on Iran's peace demands during ongoing negotiations. In Truth Social posts, Trump claimed the outlets were spreading a 'totally FAKE TEN POINT PLAN' and called reporters 'EVIL LOSERS.' The attacks came after media reported Iran's demands included maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. acceptance of Iran's nuclear enrichment rights, and lifting of sanctions. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated Iran's initial proposal had been 'literally thrown in the garbage.' Trump's criticism escalated broader administration threats against media coverage of the Iran conflict, with the FCC warning broadcasters could lose licenses over their war coverage. The incident represents a significant pattern of combining personal attacks on journalists with institutional threats to press freedom during wartime.

"EVIL LOSERS!!! [The media is spreading a] totally FAKE TEN POINT PLAN" — Trump's Truth Social posts attacking The New York Times and CNN for reporting on Iran's peace proposal demands during ongoing negotiations