President Donald Trump delivered a scathing rebuke to the "fake news" media, directly accusing them of harboring a desire for the United States to lose its conflict with Iran. Speaking with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt, Trump didn't mince words, defending America's assertive military posture against Tehran and threatening a new wave of crushing strikes.
The President highlighted Iran's significantly weakened military state, a reality he claims is consistently downplayed or outright ignored by a biased press corps. "All they do is talk and they have fake press. They do very well with the fake press, but because the fake news wants us to lose," Trump declared, exposing the narrative manipulation at play.
Trump specifically called out The New York Times, citing what he described as a preposterous recent report suggesting Iran was in a stronger position despite the devastating U.S.-Israeli military campaign. He pointed to Iran's dilapidated armed forces and skyrocketing inflation, laying bare the stark contrast with the Times' alleged portrayal.
"It’s not even, I mean, The New York Times, they actually said a week ago — I can’t imagine they say it now, but think of it. They have no Navy, have no Air Force, have no anything. They have no military, they have nothing," Trump asserted, hammering home the media's disconnect from reality.
The President further ridiculed the Times' reporting, stating, "And the Times said, and their inflation, by the way, just hit 301%, from 5%. They said, ‘Oh, they’re in better shape now than they were four months ago before I started.'" Such a claim, Trump made clear, is not just inaccurate but a dangerous attempt to obscure American strength.
Beyond exposing media deceit, President Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, signaling that additional American attacks were imminent following recent provocations. "We’re going to hit them very hard tonight, and we’re going to hit them hard tomorrow, and there’s not a damn thing they can do about it," he stated, a clear message that American resolve would not falter.
Trump even pinpointed a potential target: Pickaxe Mountain, a heavily fortified underground complex near Iran’s Natanz uranium enrichment facility. "Pickaxe is a possible, you know, a possible target for a nice big fat shot right near the front door," he mused, showcasing a Commander-in-Chief fully aware of strategic options.
He assured that U.S. surveillance capabilities were closely monitoring the site, noting no resumption of nuclear development. "We’re watching it closely. We see no activity there. They’re not doing well with their nuclear. Every time we hear about it, we blow it up, so they don't like talking about it, but we'll probably give Pickaxe a shot relatively soon," Trump promised, reaffirming America's commitment to preventing a nuclear Iran.
Despite expert assessments suggesting Pickaxe Mountain's deep tunnels might be beyond reach, and past international agencies being denied access, President Trump's resolve remains unshaken. He underscored the critical danger Iran poses, declaring, "And frankly, if they ever had a nuclear weapon, they’d use it within one day."
This decisive stance comes as U.S. Central Command announced a resumed blockade of vessels to or from Iranian ports, signaling a renewed tightening of pressure. While humanitarian shipments will be allowed, the U.S. is prepared to use force against non-compliant ships.
President Trump's willingness to confront both foreign adversaries and a hostile domestic media underscores his America First commitment. His leadership demands accountability from those who seek to undermine American power and security, whether in Tehran or in the newsrooms of the "fake news" establishment. It's a stark reminder that true national security requires not only military might but also a clear-eyed understanding of who the enemies of American strength truly are, both abroad and at home.
