Event Brief
Trump accuses NYT of wanting US to lose Iran war
Filed: Jul 13, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET
Summary: Trump, in an interview, accused The New York Times and “fake news” of wanting the US to lose its war with Iran.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Accused The New York Times and “fake news” media of wanting the US to lose its war with Iran and defended the military campaign.
WHEN: Jul 13, 2026 at 7:22 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump was reacting to The New York Times’ coverage portraying Iran as stronger and said the media wants the US to lose the war.
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