Trump lambasts reporter inches from his face on flight from China and calls him ‘treasonous’ over Iran question

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump called New York Times reporter David Sanger “treasonous” and “fake” during a tense exchange aboard Air Force One, criticizing his coverage of the ongoing Iran war.
• Trump claimed a total military victory over Iran, stating that its military infrastructure, including the navy, air force, and leadership, had been dismantled, and accused the press of spreading false information.
• The president accused major news outlets like The New York Times and CNN of publishing fake news and suggested their subscriber numbers were declining, despite recent reports showing The New York Times' subscriber base and revenue growing.
• Trump has a history of hostile interactions with the media, including threats and insults toward journalists, and recently warned news organizations about potential jail time over leaked information related to Iran.
• The Iran conflict, initiated by the U.S. and Israel in February, has caused widespread violence and economic concerns, but Trump dismissed worries about its financial impact, emphasizing the priority of preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.