A former U.S. president has escalated his long-running feud with the news media, adopting sharper rhetoric in recent exchanges. Critics argue the latest comments reflect a broader pattern of hostility toward press coverage, raising concerns about its impact on public discourse. The BBC examines how this escalation fits into a wider struggle over media credibility and political narrative. Analysts suggest the tension could further polarize an already divided audience.


An embattled Trump has injected his fight with the news media with new acrimony, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.