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

[Social Media]

 

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

 

 

 

[yardrunner]

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

[Dan O]

Typical Trump whining and crying how he's always treated so unfairly by all. He will get more vocal and cry often in the upcoming years as he feels entitled since he won again and will push his deceit, lies and over-exagerated accomplishments as he crashes in the typical slow burn thats the legacy of his life. Its always someone else thats wrong. The sheep will continue to follow and make excuses for him as well. They'll be along shortly to argue 

[mokwit]

25 minutes ago, yardrunner said:

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

I think the same applies to the NYT. It trashed it's reputation (such that it had).

[Cryingdick]

The NYT won't be around in ten years.

[dinsdale]

His complaint basically holds for the entire legacy media so faithfully believed by the sheeple many examples of which has been on display here. The Cheney "firing squad" being a glaring example of this.

[thesetat2013]

1 hour ago, yardrunner said:

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

He did not tarnish it.... His reputation got tarnished from Democrat hogwash vendettas and their using the courts to attack him viciously in the hopes that he would never run for president again. Which, most of the voters seem to realize which ifs why he will be the next president again. Why you still do not see that is beyond me. 

[Woke to Sounds of Horking]

“There is no such a thing in America as an independent press, unless it is out in country towns. You are all slaves. You know it, and I know it. There is not one of you who dares to express an honest opinion. If you expressed it, you would know beforehand that it would never appear in print. I am paid $150 for keeping honest opinions out of the paper I am connected with…The man who would be so foolish as to write honest opinions would be out on the street hunting for another job. The business of a New York journalist is to distort the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to villify, to fawn at the feet of Mammon…You know this, and I know it; and what foolery to be toasting an “Independent Press”! We are the tools and vassals of rich men behind the scenes. We are jumping-jacks. They pull the string and we dance. Our time, our talents, our lives, our possibilities, are all the property of other men. We are intellectual prostitutes.”

-- Attributed to John Swinton on April 12, 1883, at the Twilight Club in NYC

[thesetat2013]

12 minutes ago, Cryingdick said:

The NYT won't be around in ten years.

They have been around for a very long time. I seriously doubt this will stop them. People like to read garbage, anger and hate stories from them. But they know already most is not to be believed. 

[BritManToo]

1 hour ago, Dan O said:

Typical Trump whining and crying how he's always treated so unfairly by all. He will get more vocal and cry often in the upcoming years as he feels entitled since he won again and will push his deceit, lies and over-exagerated accomplishments as he crashes in the typical slow burn thats the legacy of his life. Its always someone else thats wrong. The sheep will continue to follow and make excuses for him as well. They'll be along shortly to argue 

Winning the election gives him all the entitlement he needs.

A good win, well deserved against an awful woman.

That's twice he won against awful women!

 

If you wanted a different result, maybe they shouldn't choose awful women to front them.

Edited 4 hours ago by BritManToo

[Dave0206]

Yes Donald a bastion of truth which was why he was a great supporter of the national enquirer to make sure all stories were told 😉 

[OneMoreFarang]

4 hours ago, Social Media said:

trying to tarnish his reputation

How could that be possible.

He should stop whining like a little girl. 

[Dan O]

28 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Winning the election gives him all the entitlement he needs.

A good win, well deserved against an awful woman.

That's twice he won against awful women!

 

If you wanted a different result, maybe they shouldn't choose awful women to front them.

You have no clue as your not an American, haven't live there and don't have any idea what your speaking about. He is a POS with a long history of fraud, deceit, lost lawsuits, bankruptcy, housing rental abuse, multiple sexual abuse charges, employee abuse and wage fraud and the list goes on and on. Those were all before he ran for any office.

 

I find it interesting that so many foreigners comment as if they know what type person he has been his whole life or what the people he's run against are all about. All you know is what you read in the media and on forums like this. Stick to your own country as they need your attention much more than America does.

[Paul Henry]

Trump has for decades tarnished his own reputation even before he got into politics,Numerous scams eg,Trump university.Not paying contractors.sexually asaulting women,envolvement in sex parties,false and illegal reporting on his numerous business operations, tax cheating, bankruptcies and the list goes on. The thesetat2013 blames the demorcrates. better defence would to blame his previous wives for his miserable low life bought on by his low moral standards.

[Red Forever]

This is rich coming from the whinger in chief who told 30,000+ lies during his last presidency.

Looking forward to the crying man baby's coming clown show. Will be laughing bigly.

[BritManToo]

15 minutes ago, Dan O said:

You have no clue as your not an American, haven't live there and don't have any idea what your speaking about. He is a POS with a long history of fraud, deceit, lost lawsuits, bankruptcy, housing rental abuse, multiple sexual abuse charges, employee abuse and wage fraud and the list goes on and on. Those were all before he ran for any office.

 

I find it interesting that so many foreigners comment as if they know what type person he has been his whole life or what the people he's run against are all about. All you know is what you read in the media and on forums like this. Stick to your own country as they need your attention much more than America does.

Are you claiming Kamala and Hillary aren't a 'POS' .........

Cos' if you are, I ain't seeing it!

Edited 3 hours ago by BritManToo

[BritManToo]

12 minutes ago, Paul Henry said:

Trump has for decades tarnished his own reputation even before he got into politics,Numerous scams eg,Trump university.Not paying contractors.sexually asaulting women,envolvement in sex parties,false and illegal reporting on his numerous business operations, tax cheating, bankruptcies and the list goes on. The thesetat2013 blames the demorcrates. better defence would to blame his previous wives for his miserable low life bought on by his low moral standards.

..... and even with all that, he was still the better candidate.

[Skeptic7]

Biggest and dullest "tool" in the shed. 

[proton]

NYT, Washington Post, Huff Post, Yahoo, CBS, CNN, MSNBC etc, all of them are liars posting hate and fake when it comes to Trump, makes you think he must be doing something right. 

[herfiehandbag]

3 hours ago, yardrunner said:

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

It is not tarnished, it is coated in crud and filth!

[proton]

Just now, herfiehandbag said:

It is not tarnished, it is coated in crud and filth!

 

OK Kamala voter 

[herfiehandbag]

2 hours ago, Cryingdick said:

The NYT won't be around in ten years.

Why so?

 

It is regarded, internationally and domestically as a "newspaper of record", it has some excellent journalists (including Maggie Haberman).

 

It is widely read, and bear in mind that whilst nationally Trump was supported by around 50% of the electorate (well just under that) that still leaves half of the electorate who don't support him, in New York itself the support is greater. It reports sound financial results.

 

Perhaps the greatest threat to the Newspaper, and broadcast media (MSNBC in particular) is Trump's threats to close them.

[herfiehandbag]

20 minutes ago, proton said:

 

OK Kamala voter 

Not American, don't have a vote.

If I was/did I would be an independent, as I most definitely am in the UK.

 

Doesn't take any partiality whatsoever towards Kamala Harris to see Trump and his crew for what they are!

[JonnyF]

Trump is absolutely right.

 

But in fairness, when your candidate is Harris you can't really tell the truth. 

[Eric Loh]

Free press is not a crime but dictators think otherwise. We already foresee his dictatorial urge to go after free press during his campaigns. Now he has the power to be one. 

[spidermike007]

You can dress a swine in royal garments, however that does not change the nature of the creature. I see a lot of revisionist history going on with people making desperate attempts to try to clean up this man's history, which is chock-full of criminality, fraud ill behavior, billions upon billions of dollars stolen from unsuspecting small contractors, multi-billion dollar bankruptcies, and all kinds of malfeasance, bad behavior and scandals.

 

None of that has changed, everything remains the same, the only difference is now he has the power to attempt to clean up his reputation. And he has millions upon millions of millions willing to lie for him and claim that he's a saint. Fortunately there are still hundreds of millions around the world who are not buying into the whitewashing. Myself included. I know who he is, and nothing that he does or says can change that. 

[AndreasHG]

 

Will Trump ever apologize for calling the NYT "the failing" NYT?

 

Trump spent much of his political career insulting his opponents, denying the obvious, defending the indefensible, lying without shame, and never once apologizing.

 

The NYT should just ignore his demand for an apology. Actually, I wish the NYT would always ignore Trump. He's nothing but a lot of talk and a POTUS badge.