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Trump accuses NYT of altering Doral photo

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 4:26 PM UTC · How we work

Center

Trump AI Super Intelligence

U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social Monday accusing New York Times of altering a photo of Trump National Doral in Miami.
Metadata found no alteration and shots show discoloration, leaving the accusation unverified, while Trump posted a second image of white walls as the true facade.
Trump promoted “Super Intelligence” AI label, citing an order, and formed a Super Intelligence Force.

Left

Doral Profit Ethics

U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social accusing New York Times of altering a photograph of Trump National Doral in Miami.
The coverage highlights Trump’s profit from Doral club and questions ethics of president profiting from a G20 venue.
Trump posted two photos, one Monday afternoon and another late Monday night after a rally.
Peter Baker’s Times report says the president’s profit from Doral G20 venue raises ethical questions.

Blindspot

The New York Times report by Peter Baker said Trump earned profit from hosting the G20 summit at the Doral club and raised ethical concerns about him profiting while in office.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning coverage.

History

Historical Context

In June 1972 five burglars entered the DNC headquarters, launching Watergate, which produced an 8-0 Supreme Court ruling on July 24 1974 and forced President Richard Nixon to resign on August 9 1974 after 48 officials were convicted. Trump echoed that conflict in 2024, using Truth Social to claim the New York Times altered photos while defending Doral G20 profits, reviving presidential disputes over media credibility.

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Trump AI Super Intelligence

U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social Monday accusing New York Times of altering a photo of Trump National Doral in Miami.
Metadata found no alteration and shots show discoloration, leaving the accusation unverified, while Trump posted a second image of white walls as the true facade.
Trump promoted “Super Intelligence” AI label, citing an order, and formed a Super Intelligence Force.

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