President Trump criticized media coverage of his remarks about Iran, insisting his comments on gas prices had been misrepresented as an invitation for Iran to attack U.S. cities. He clarified that his original statement was not about military threats but instead referenced rising fuel costs. The back-and-forth highlights ongoing tensions between the administration and press over the interpretation of his public statements. Readers can explore the full exchange to understand the context behind the controversy.


President Trump lashed out at the media Thursday over its coverage on his comments suggesting Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego. The president accused the media of reporting that he was “inviting” Iran to bomb the two California cities when he was talking about gas prices. “What I was talking about was...