Trump Threatens US Media with Treason Charges Over Iran War Reporting
Trump threatens media with treason charges over Iran war coverage
Summary
President Donald Trump has accused US media outlets of disseminating AI-generated Iranian disinformation related to the ongoing war with Iran, threatening them with treason charges. The move signals a dramatic escalation in Trump's confrontation with the press during wartime, raising serious concerns about press freedom. Critics warn the threat could be used to suppress critical coverage of US military operations.
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Donald Trump has suggested US media organizations are spreading what he described as AI-generated Iranian disinformation about the war Read Full Article at RT.com
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