Trump Labels Critical Media Coverage of His Presidency as 'Illegal'

The U.S. President escalates his long-standing attacks on the press, accusing major outlets of corruption and political bias.

President Donald Trump has declared that critical reporting by major U.S. media outlets, including CNN and MSNBC, should be considered illegal.
Trump accused these outlets of acting as political operatives for the Democratic Party and claimed their coverage was coordinated to undermine him.
He described critical media coverage as judicial interference and reiterated his belief that the press is corrupt and untrustworthy.
Since his return to office, Trump has restricted access for traditional media while granting greater access to right-leaning outlets, bloggers, and influencers labeled as 'new media' by the White House.
This marks a continuation of Trump's long-standing antagonism toward the press, including past threats to revoke broadcast licenses and accusations of media being 'enemies of the people.'