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Trump slams Haberman, Swan “fake news” book claims.

6/28/2026

Center

Trump Blasts Book

President Donald Trump blasted Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan on Truth Social, calling their Situation Room reporting fake news.
Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan published Regime Change: Inside Presidency of Donald Trump, detailing alleged Situation Room meetings on Epstein.
The book says Trump chose cabinet members for loyalty, noting John Ratcliffe’s Cary Grant look.
Haberman and Swan report Trump added TVs, bathroom in bedroom, competing with Melania’s décor.

Left

Trump Blocks Book

President Donald Trump barred White House staff from discussing a book alleging he leaves wrappers and cartons in his bedroom.
The Iran war was launched by President Donald Trump without congressional approval, in a bubble where advisers rarely deliver news.
Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan report staff monitored trash cans and polished silver utensils.
A senior appointee told Zeteo reporter Asawin Suebsaeng Trump called the claims gross and bullshit.

Blindspot

Center coverage emphasized Trump’s cabinet appointments being driven by loyalty and appearance, naming John Ratcliffe’s Cary Grant look and Pete Hegseth’s television presence, a detail absent from Left coverage.
Center coverage also noted Trump’s direct denouncement of Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan on Truth Social, a reaction not mentioned in the Left summary.

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Trump Blasts Book

President Donald Trump blasted Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan on Truth Social, calling their Situation Room reporting fake news.
Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan published Regime Change: Inside Presidency of Donald Trump, detailing alleged Situation Room meetings on Epstein.
The book says Trump chose cabinet members for loyalty, noting John Ratcliffe’s Cary Grant look.
Haberman and Swan report Trump added TVs, bathroom in bedroom, competing with Melania’s décor.

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