Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

Trump claims 'authorities' are investigating CNN over alleged 'false statement'

Trump said CNN falsely reported Iran’s ceasefire response and ordered the network to withdraw the story and apologize.

  • On Tuesday, President Donald Trump accused CNN World News of posting a 'false' Iranian ceasefire statement, labeling the report a 'fraud' on Truth Social.
  • Trump had announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran after setting an 8 p.m. EDT deadline for access to the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to destroy Iranian infrastructure if Tehran refused.
  • CNN reported Iran claimed a 'great victory' and a 10-point plan citing the Iranian Supreme National Security Council, while Trump posted a different statement from Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran's foreign minister.
  • Trump announced that 'authorities' are investigating CNN to determine if publishing the statement constituted a criminal act, demanding immediate withdrawal and a full apology from the network.
  • CNN correspondent Matthew Chance defended the report, stating Iranian officials provided the document directly and noting it appeared on multiple Iranian state media outlets before publication.
Insights by Ground AI

13 Articles

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 46% of the sources lean Right
46% Right

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

RedState broke the news in Washington, United States on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal