Trump Makes False Claims About Iran War Victory and Media Credibility at Press Conference

During a press conference on April 11, 2026, President Trump made multiple false and unsubstantiated claims about the ongoing Iran conflict. According to CNN fact-checking, Trump falsely claimed the United States had achieved total victory over Iran's military forces, despite evidence that the conflict was continuing to escalate. Trump stated that 'The Fake News Media has lost total credibility' and claimed Iran was 'LOSING, and LOSING BIG!' The remarks came amid Trump's pattern of declaring premature victory in the Iran war. Multiple news outlets documented these false claims as part of broader concerns about Trump's distorted presentation of the military situation, with fact-checkers noting the statements contradicted available intelligence about the continuing conflict.

"The Fake News Media has lost total credibility. Iran was LOSING, and LOSING BIG!" — Statement made during press conference while discussing the ongoing Iran conflict and falsely claiming total military victory