US EditionCNN Threatened With Lawsuit by President Trump Over Iranian Strikes Reporting
- President Donald Trump publicly supports forcing CNN and New York Times journalists to disclose sources behind a leaked DIA report questioning Iran strike success.
- A leaked DIA report revealed Iran’s uranium was largely unaffected by the June 21 strikes, challenging official claims and fueling Trump’s frustration.
- Trump’s attorney Alejandro Brito sent letters calling reports 'false, defamatory, and unpatriotic,' which CNN rejected, citing First Amendment protections against source disclosure under the Espionage Act.
- Pressure on reporters sparked widespread backlash, joining a broader lawsuit campaign against CNN and The New York Times, with the network once again in Trump's crosshairs.
- Legal experts warn that Trump faces potential Espionage Act prosecutions, but First Amendment protections strongly shield reporters from source disclosure in future conflicts.
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The station had "completely misreported it," said Trump, and confirmed the success of the attacks on the nuclear facilities. It is not the first time that the US government has attacked the news station.
US broadcaster CNN's coverage of the US attack on Iranian nuclear facilities does not fit President Trump at all. Only last week did he demand the release of some reporters. Now his grudge is directed against the entire TV station.
Trump: CNN, New York Times Demean the 'Great Soldiers' Who Bombed Iran
President Donald Trump is continuing to rip CNN and The New York Times for their reporting on the recent U.S. bombing of several Iranian nuclear sites, with the commander-in-chief saying both outlets “demean” America’s “great soldiers” by casting doubt on how effective the strikes were. The president made his comment while speaking to reporters alongside Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at around 11 a.m. ET on Tuesday. President Trump said the strikes …
Pakistan court hears plea to register criminal case against Donald
KARACHI: A local court in Pakistan’s port city of Karachi on Tuesday heard a petition seeking the registration of a criminal case against United States President Donald Trump for ordering strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, which the petitioner claimed caused mental distress to millions, including Pakistani citizens and lawyers. The court adjourned proceedings until Wednesday,
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