US President Donald Trump on Thursday sharply criticized The New York Times and CNN for their coverage of the US-Israeli war against Iran, describing CNN as “stupid” and claiming the newspaper’s reporting was “rebellious,” Anadolu reported.

Trump said he had “military beheaded” Iran, speaking to reporters at an Oval Office event where he signed an executive order aimed at expanding workers’ access to retirement savings, while also criticizing Democrats’ efforts to limit his war powers.

“And every day, I read how well they’re doing militarily. They’ve got nothing left, they’re done. And yet I read in The New York Times, I see on stupid CNN — which I only watch because you have to look at a little bit of the enemy,” he said.

Trump also said that coverage from both media outlets implied that Iran was “winning the war,” criticizing their reporting on the war.

“If you read The New York Times — it’s really revolting, in my opinion,” he said, adding “Read some of these columnists, but it all starts at the top. It’s a terrible thing.”

Trump said he didn’t “care and everybody knows the facts. We’re destroying the country.”

Previously, the New York Times editorial board suggested that the US military is “losing its edge” in the Iran war, arguing that tactical gains have not translated into overall victory and could weaken Washington’s position.

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Source: prizrenpost