"Trump stated, 'They have got nothing left. They are done,' referring to Iran's military capabilities. He criticized media outlets for suggesting otherwise, claiming, 'If you read The New York Times, it's actually seditious, in my opinion.'"
"'You would think they are winning the war,' Trump said about media coverage, expressing concern that such narratives could weaken U.S. negotiating positions. He added, 'I'm supposed to be negotiating, and they make you negotiate from weakness, not strength.'"
"'I got a call today from another country that's more on our side... saying, Sir, please don't hit them anymore. They're decimated,' Trump recounted, highlighting the disconnect between media reports and the reality of Iran's military situation."
During a press conference, Trump criticized The New York Times and CNN for their coverage of the Iran war, asserting that Iran's military is completely defeated. He claimed that the media's portrayal misleads negotiations, suggesting it portrays Iran as winning despite their military losses. Trump emphasized that Iran has no effective military capabilities left and expressed frustration that such narratives could undermine U.S. negotiating strength. He mentioned receiving calls from allied countries urging restraint against Iran, further asserting that the media's reporting is detrimental to U.S. interests.
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