President Donald Trump sharply criticized The New York Times early Tuesday, accusing the longtime media outlet of spreading misleading information and endangering U.S. national security through what he described as reckless reporting.
In a late-night post on Truth Social, the president condemned the newspaper’s coverage and editorial direction, arguing that it has moved far beyond traditional journalism.
Trump wrote that the Times has engaged in “purposeful misrepresentations” and claimed its reporting poses a serious risk to the country. He also accused the outlet of operating with a radical political agenda and publishing what he characterized as a steady flow of false articles and opinion pieces.
The president went on to say the newspaper “must be dealt with and stopped,” calling it an “enemy of the people” in a statement that quickly drew attention across political media circles.
The comments mark the latest escalation in a public feud that stretches back to Trump’s first presidential campaign in 2015. During his initial term in office, Trump frequently clashed with major legacy media organizations, arguing that many had abandoned objectivity in favor of ideological activism.
Throughout that period, the Times published several high-profile investigations involving Trump’s finances, business background, and policy decisions. Trump consistently disputed those reports, maintaining they relied on anonymous sources, selective facts, and political assumptions rather than balanced reporting.
The newspaper has repeatedly defended its work, stating that its reporting is grounded in verified information and serves the public interest. Times representatives have also emphasized that its opinion section operates independently from its newsroom, a distinction the paper often highlights amid criticism.
Since returning to office, Trump has continued to challenge stories he believes misrepresent his administration, frequently responding directly on social media rather than through traditional press channels.
As of Tuesday morning, the New York Times had not issued a public response to the president’s latest remarks.