Trump's Attorney Demands Retractions from CNN and The New York Times
Alejandro Brito, Trump's personal attorney, has sent legal letters to CNN and The New York Times, alleging defamatory reporting about Iran and seeking retractions.
Overview
- Alejandro Brito, personal attorney for Donald Trump, sent legal letters to CNN and The New York Times.
- The letters were sent on June 24, 2023, alleging false reporting.
- The allegations concern coverage related to Iran, which Trump disputes.
- Brito is demanding public retractions and apologies from both media outlets.
- This action highlights ongoing tensions between Trump and major news organizations.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the narrative around Trump's legal threats as a reaction to perceived misinformation, emphasizing his attorney's strong language. This perspective suggests a defense of reputation and patriotism, while implicitly questioning the integrity of the media. The tone reflects a tension between political figures and journalistic accountability.
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"…Trump has insisted that Iran’s nuclear capabilities were “obliterated.”"
Deadline·5d·FAQ
Alejandro Brito is Donald Trump's personal attorney, representing him in legal matters including disputes with major news organizations.
Alejandro Brito alleges that CNN and The New York Times published defamatory and false reporting about the impact of U.S. military strikes on Iran's nuclear program, which Trump disputes.
Brito is demanding public retractions and apologies from both CNN and The New York Times for their reporting on the Iran bombings.
The disputed coverage concerns preliminary reports suggesting that U.S. airstrikes on three key Iranian nuclear facilities only set Iran's nuclear program back by a few months, which contradicts Trump's claims that the strikes were a historic and resounding military success.
Donald Trump has publicly criticized both CNN and The New York Times on social media, calling CNN 'Fake News' and the Times 'Failing,' and has demanded the termination of the CNN reporter who broke the story.
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