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Trump Threatens ABC News Over Qatar Jet Coverage
President Donald Trump has publicly attacked ABC News over its coverage of a luxury Boeing 747 jet linked to Qatar. In a Truth Social post, Trump criticized ABC and Disney CEO Bob Iger, accusing the network of falsely claiming the jet was a personal gift to him. Trump clarified that the plane is being donated to the U.S. Air Force by Qatar, not to him directly. He referenced a prior multimillion-dollar settlement with ABC over incorrect statements by George Stephanopoulos and warned of legal action if similar narratives continue. The controversy has drawn bipartisan scrutiny over ethics and transparency. (Read More) (The Hill Rating)
CBS News President Wendy McMahon Resigns Amid Trump Lawsuit Fallout
CBS News President and CEO Wendy McMahon resigned on Monday, citing a rift with company leadership over its future strategy. Her exit follows a turbulent tenure marked by newsroom reforms, internal conflict, and heightened tensions with the Trump administration. Trump recently filed a $20 billion lawsuit against CBS over a “60 Minutes” interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, alleging misleading editing. The lawsuit has intensified FCC scrutiny and complicated CBS’s corporate merger plans. McMahon’s departure coincides with broader concerns about editorial independence, highlighted by the earlier resignation of “60 Minutes” executive producer Bill Owens. (Read More) (New York Times Rating)
White House Elevates Fringe Media as Reporter Cites Epstein-Clinton Conspiracy
A reporter from the far-right website Zero Hedge, seated in the newly created “new media” section of the White House briefing room, asked about conspiracy theories tying the Clintons to Jeffrey Epstein’s death. Referencing Trump’s social media posts and a Washington Post headline, reporter Liam Cosgrove challenged mainstream media narratives. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt deferred to the Justice Department but defended the administration’s commitment to diversifying press access. The Trump administration has prioritized alternative media outlets while limiting traditional press pool privileges, further straining relations with established news organizations. (Read More) (The Hill Rating)
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