NY Times: Trump berating reporter part of ‘pattern of answering fair questions with inaccurate attacks’
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The New York Times criticized President Trump for attacking a reporter who questioned his Iran post.
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The New York Times is pushing back against President Trump after he attacked one of its reporters for questioning a social media post. President Trump's post threatened Iran ahead of a deadline for a ceasefire deal with the U.S., specifically referencing opening the Strait. The New York Times characterized the President's actions as part of a "pattern of answering fair questions with inaccurate attacks." This incident highlights ongoing tension between the Trump administration and the press regarding critical questioning.
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