During a global press conference, Kelly O'Donnell of NBC News confronted President Trump regarding his accusations that the press was demeaning military personnel through their reporting of U.S. airstrikes on Iran. Trump expressed anger over reports indicating a limited impact on Iran's nuclear program and claimed such coverage undermined servicemembers' efforts. Notably, O'Donnell pressed him on the accuracy of the reporting, leading Trump to indirectly confirm its validity while attempting to defend the military and the pilots involved in the strikes. This interaction highlights ongoing tensions between the media and the Trump administration over national security reporting.
But you're not disputing the report said what it said, even though it was initial. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: The report said what it said, and it was fine.
The report said what it said, and it was fine. It was severe, they think, but they had no idea. They shouldn't have issued a report until they did.
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