Trump Demands CNN Reporter Fired Over Iran Report

Former President Donald Trump has called for CNN reporter Natasha Bertrand to be fired, accusing her of spreading 'fake news' about U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and alleging she disparaged U.S. military pilots. Trump posted a series of criticisms on Truth Social, contending Bertrand misrepresented the effectiveness of the strikes and citing her previous reporting as biased. CNN, including anchor Jake Tapper, has strongly defended Bertrand, emphasizing that her reporting was accurate, based on leaked intelligence assessments, and in the public interest. The network noted their coverage made clear the findings were preliminary and could change as new intelligence emerged, and condemned the Trump administration's attacks on journalists. Other major news outlets have corroborated CNN's reporting, while Trump's press secretary acknowledged the assessment but disputed its conclusions. The dispute underscores ongoing tensions between Trump and the media over national security coverage.