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Trump's Media Clash: Accuses Journalists of Iran Collusion

3/19/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump intensified his clash with the media by criticizing Wall Street Journal reports about an Iranian attack.
Trump accused the media of colluding with Iran to spread propaganda.
Trump would seek to revoke broadcast licenses with help from the Federal Communications Commission.
Top counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigned, urging Trump to change his approach to the conflict as journalists face Pentagon bans.

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U.S. President Donald Trump intensified his clash with the media by criticizing Wall Street Journal reports about an Iranian attack.
Trump accused the media of colluding with Iran to spread propaganda.
Trump would seek to revoke broadcast licenses with help from the Federal Communications Commission.
Top counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigned, urging Trump to change his approach to the conflict as journalists face Pentagon bans.