During a press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized CNN correspondent Natasha Bertrand for her reporting on U.S. strikes against Iran. Following President Trump's harsh criticism of Bertrand, asserting she spread 'fake news', Leavitt echoed this sentiment, suggesting that Bertrand was manipulated by anti-Trump insiders. Leavitt's remarks included pointing out issues with various reports, including those related to Hunter Biden and the origins of Covid-19. In contrast, CNN reaffirmed its support for Bertrand, emphasizing the integrity of journalism as seeking truth, amidst accusations of bias from the administration.
This is a reporter who has been unfortunately used by people who dislike Donald Trump in this government to push fake and false narratives. She should be ashamed of herself, Leavitt said.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth claimed the initial leaked report was an early assessment and those are almost always wrong, almost always incomplete.
CNN has said in a statement that they are standing 100% behind Bertrand and her reporting, emphasizing that journalism is trying to find the facts and the truth.
Leavitt claimed only bits and pieces of the initial report were leaked, suggesting a bias in how the information was presented to the public.
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