’Fraudulent’, ‘poorly sourced’ & ‘DANGEROUS’: Trump strikes out against ‘fake news’ on Iran

’Fraudulent’, ‘poorly sourced’ & ‘DANGEROUS’: Trump strikes out against ‘fake news’ on Iran...
rt.com 18/05/2019 Politics

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Amid rising tensions between the US and Iran, and rumors of war, President Donald Trump has blasted what he called ‘fake news media’ coverage of the issue, warning that it could be “dangerous” for the country.

Trump’s tweet condemned the media for their role in spreading fraudulent information about the recent crisis with Iran which kicked off after authorities noted “a number of troubling and escalatory indications and warnings” coming from the Iranian side.

The Fake News Media is hurting our Country with its fraudulent and highly inaccurate coverage of Iran. It is scattershot, poorly sourced (made up), and DANGEROUS. At least Iran doesn’t know what to think, which at this point may very well be a good thing!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 17, 2019

In light of hawkish proposals by National Security Advisor John Bolton and dangerous maneuvers by the US military near the Iranian border, Trump’s level of involvement in the decision making process has been debated. Some feel the president is being “pushed” into a conflict not of his choosing. Others, however, feel Trump’s hard-line attitude including pulling out of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal make him equally complicit in the escalation.
Despite Washington ramping up the pressure on Iran by issuing harsh new sanctions, Trump has repeatedly insisted that he isn’t looking for a war, and hopes to hold talks.

Media reactions have varied on the issue, often depending on political alignment or the country’s affiliation. Saudi Arab News has pushed for the US to pursue “surgical strikes” against the Kingdom’s enemy, while the Wall-Street Journal has claimed that intelligence relating to the attack was just a misunderstanding.
Despite Washington ramping up the pressure on Iran by issuing harsh new sanctions, Trump has repeatedly insisted that he isn’t looking for a war, and hopes to hold talks.

Media reactions have varied on the issue, often depending on political alignment or the country’s affiliation. Saudi Arab News has pushed for the US to pursue “surgical strikes” against the Kingdom’s enemy, while the Wall-Street Journal has claimed that intelligence relating to the attack was just a misunderstanding....