Donald Trump Escalates Attacks on New York Times and Its Journalists

The New York Times defends its reporting and journalists after Trump criticizes their coverage of his administration and Elon Musk's government role.

Donald Trump criticized New York Times journalists Peter Baker and Maggie Haberman, accusing them of bias and dishonesty in their reporting.
Trump also targeted Susan Glasser, co-author of 'The Divider' with Baker, using sarcastic language in his Truth Social posts.
The attacks follow a series of New York Times articles scrutinizing Elon Musk's role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and his ties to Trump.
The New York Times has publicly rejected Trump's accusations, emphasizing their commitment to independent journalism and rejecting intimidation tactics.
This conflict highlights ongoing tensions between Trump, the media, and the role of journalism in holding political power accountable.