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Trump Criticizes Reporter, Claims Iran Operations Ending Soon

4/5/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized NewsNation reporter Libbey Dean for interrupting him at a press conference.
He said Iran does not need a deal for the U.S. to halt operations and that the new regime is more accessible.
Trump claimed the United States will finish operations against Iran in two to three weeks, though a deal could still happen.
He argued the public distrusts mainstream outlets because of negative coverage.

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized NewsNation reporter Libbey Dean for interrupting him at a press conference.
He said Iran does not need a deal for the U.S. to halt operations and that the new regime is more accessible.
Trump claimed the United States will finish operations against Iran in two to three weeks, though a deal could still happen.
He argued the public distrusts mainstream outlets because of negative coverage.