Trump Goes On Warpath Against Media In Iran Rescue Presser
Deadline • • nation
Key Points:
- Former President Donald Trump threatened legal action against an unnamed media outlet for leaking information about a downed military airman in Iran, claiming the leak endangered a rescue mission.
- Trump revealed details of a planned military strike on Iranian infrastructure, threatening to destroy all bridges and power plants in Iran by a Tuesday deadline unless an agreement is reached.
- During a White House press conference, Trump criticized the New York Times and refused to answer questions about the legality of attacking civilian infrastructure under international law.
- The press conference, which focused heavily on the rescue mission and Iran threats, coincided with the Artemis II space mission milestone but did not mention it.
- The event was marked by a large and diverse media presence, with Trump showing hostility toward certain outlets while welcoming partisan and new media journalists.
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