Published September 21, 2026 at 8:56 AM ET · Updated September 21, 2026 at 10:10 PM ET
Trump: White House is assaulting 'fake news,' not a free press
3 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by PJ Media. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.
President Trump said the White House is not conducting an assault on the free press but is conducting an assault on what he called 'fake news.' PJ Media reported that Fox News joined CNN in a boycott of Trump. The Blaze published commentary arguing that Trump picked the wrong way to fight fake news.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 9 d ago, when PJ Media reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets. The most recent report came 9 d ago from OANN.
