Media Coverage of Trump Faces Criticism Over Bias, Dementia Claims

President Donald Trump has recently executed a successful strike on Iran's nuclear sites, significantly damaging key facilities involved in atomic bomb development, as confirmed by Israeli intelligence, Iran itself, and the UN nuclear watchdog. However, some media outlets, including the New York Times, have framed this success as a consequence of Trump's earlier decision to abandon the 2015 nuclear deal, suggesting that the threat emerged because of his own policies. Meanwhile, concerns about Trump's cognitive health have intensified, with mental health professionals noting a pronounced decline consistent with dementia, an issue that remains largely underreported by mainstream media. This cognitive deterioration has manifested in public appearances where Trump has demonstrated confusion and disorganized speech. At the same time, traditional news media continue to struggle with declining engagement and trust, while alternative digital platforms and social media grow in influence, reflecting a fragmented media landscape and heightened polarization over content moderation and fact-checking. These developments underscore both the contentious political environment surrounding Trump’s presidency and the evolving challenges facing media consumption in the United States.