Trump Lashes Out at New York Times, Demands Apology for “Phony” Coverage

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President-elect Donald Trump launched a scathing critique of *The New York Times* early Tuesday, accusing the publication of grossly misrepresenting him in its reporting and demanding an apology. Trump expressed his grievances in a series of posts on Truth Social, labeling the outlet’s coverage as “so wrong” and accusing it of intentionally trying to tarnish his reputation.  

 

“Will the failing New York Times apologize to its readers for getting years of ‘Trump’ coverage so wrong?” he wrote. Trump alleged that the publication knowingly publishes false information. “They write such phony ‘junk,’ knowing full well how incorrect it is, only meaning to demean.”  

 

Among his specific grievances, Trump targeted Maggie Haberman, a national political correspondent for the paper known for her extensive coverage of Trump dating back to his career as a New York real estate magnate. “A third rate writer and fourth rate intellect, writes story after story, always terrible, and yet I almost never speak to her,” Trump said of Haberman, who co-authored a recent *Times* piece that seemed to ignite his ire.  

 

The article in question, published late Monday, detailed an internal investigation conducted by Trump’s transition team. The investigation reportedly examined allegations that top aide Boris Epshteyn solicited payments from candidates for high-ranking Cabinet positions to gain favor with Trump. The claims, which Epshteyn has denied, drew significant attention and added fuel to Trump’s ongoing feud with the press.  

 

Trump’s indignation extended beyond Haberman to *The New York Times* as a whole, criticizing what he described as a disregard for accuracy. “They do no fact checking, because facts don’t matter to them,” Trump asserted, emphasizing what he sees as a consistent bias against him in the paper’s reporting.  

 

The president-elect also pointed to his historic 2016 election victory as evidence of the disconnect between *The New York Times* and the American public. “I don’t believe I’ve had a legitimately good story in the NYT for years, AND YET I WON, IN RECORD FASHION, THE MOST CONSEQUENTIAL PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN DECADES,” he declared, adding, “WHERE IS THE APOLOGY?”  

 

Trump’s fiery comments come amid ongoing tension between his administration and major media outlets, particularly those he perceives as hostile. This latest exchange highlights the sharp divisions between Trump and the press as he prepares to assume the presidency.  

 

Based on a report by The Hill 2024-11-29

 

 

 

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it would be impossible for anyone to tarnish his reputation any further than he has tarnished it himself