A former president defended economic claims while criticizing media coverage as misleading, posting on social media that financial performance was at historic highs and accusing news outlets of suppressing the data. The remarks came amid ongoing disputes over how his administration’s policies were being reported. The statement followed questions about the administration’s economic record, highlighting a broader tension between the White House and press outlets. The exchange underscores the continued debate over transparency and media portrayal of government achievements.
President Trump late Saturday boasted about the U.S. economy while accusing news outlets of "fake news" amid his battle over media coverage at the White House and of his administration. "We have the BEST FINANCIAL NUMBERS EVER, and the FAKE NEWS MEDIA refuses to report them!!!" Trump wrote on Truth Social. When asked on Saturday...
