Trump vs US Media: President’s New ‘News Channel’ Sparks Debate
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Trump Launches ‘News Channel’? US President Steps Up Media Battle
Washington: US President Donald Trump has intensified his long-running confrontation with the American media, with a new media initiative drawing comparisons to the tightly controlled information environment often associated with authoritarian governments.
Trump has repeatedly criticised major US news organisations, accusing them of spreading what he describes as “fake news” and portraying coverage of his administration as biased. His latest move has therefore sparked fresh debate over the relationship between the White House and the US media.
The development has also prompted comparisons with Trump’s approach to Iran, particularly in the context of his administration’s broader criticism of international media outlets and governments over information and propaganda.
The issue comes amid Trump’s continuing efforts to communicate directly with the public through his own platforms, official statements and social-media presence, reducing his reliance on traditional news organisations.
