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Trump Blames Media for Negativity, Faces Backlash

4/1/2026

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump claimed during a recent press briefing that 93% to 97% of media coverage was negative, triggering backlash.
  • He blamed White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt for the perception of negative coverage.
  • Social media users criticized him for a lack of accountability and for deflecting blame.
  • He dismissed a female journalist's question.
  • He questioned a ruling that halted his $400 million White House Ballroom project.