Trump calls CNN dishonest and slanted against Republicans
Trump attacks CNN as “FAKE NEWS” and dishonest, claiming its coverage is slanted against the Republican Party and that few people are watching.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump attacked CNN, the cable news network, as dishonest and biased against Republicans in a Truth Social post.
Trump called the network “unwatchable” and “failing,” saying its coverage tilts against the Republican Party. He labeled the outlet “FAKE NEWS” and asserted that few people watch it.
Here is the full post on truthsocial: “Unwatchable and Failing CNN is so dishonest. Everything they say is slanted against the Republican Party. They are truly FAKE NEWS! Thankfully, very few people are watching! President DJT” on September 18, 2026 at 10:52 AM ET.
This is Trump’s third message released today, and the last post was 57 minutes ago, and it is not part of a thread. On average, Trump produces 18 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 15 of his 567 posts over the last 30 days classified as media bias posts.
President Donald J. Trump posted on Truth Social at WASHINGTON D.C.
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The post continues a long-running theme in Trump’s public statements. He has repeatedly used the “FAKE NEWS” label and directed criticism at national television networks across his time in public life.
The message carried no supporting figures, no named reporters, and no specific broadcast. It presented Trump’s characterization of the network’s coverage and audience without additional detail.
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