Trump Calls “Fake News” a Cancer and National Security Threat
Trump says the White House is targeting “fake news,” not the free press, calling it corrupt, coordinated, and a threat to national security.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump declared that the White House is waging a campaign against what he calls “FAKE NEWS” — not the free press — describing the phenomenon as a coordinated threat to national security that must be stopped immediately.
Here is the full post on truthsocial: “The White House is not instituting an assault on the Free Press, something which I cherish. It is instituting an assault on the FAKE NEWS, something that has grown like Cancer in our beloved United States of America. It is corrupt, purposeful, pervasive, fully coordinated, and totally out of control. It is a threat to our National Security, and must be stopped, NOW! Thank you for your attention to this matter. Trump” on September 21, 2026 at 7:53 AM ET.
This is Trump’s 1st message released today, and the last post was 30 days ago, and it is not part of a thread. On average, Trump produces 17 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 1 of his 1 posts over the last 30 days classified as a Media bias post.
President Donald J. Trump calls "fake news" a national security threat at Washington D.C.
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Trump drew a sharp distinction between what he called legitimate journalism and what he characterized as a corrupt, purposeful media apparatus. He said the White House action targets only the latter, framing the effort as a matter of national security rather than press freedom. The post offered no specifics about which outlets or actions the White House has taken or plans to take.
Trump signed the post as “Trump,” a formal closing he has used in official-style truthsocial statements. The post contained no links to supporting documents, executive orders, or White House announcements.
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