President Donald Trump delivered another devastating blow to CNN, calling out the network for peddling a leaked, low-confidence “top-secret” intelligence report that falsely claimed Iran’s nuclear capabilities remained largely intact. The report, likely leaked by Democrat operatives desperate to undermine Trump’s foreign policy wins, was immediately debunked by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who confirmed that Operation Midnight Hammer had indeed severely degraded Iran’s nuclear program. Yet, CNN—ever the mouthpiece for the left—ran with the bogus story, only to be humiliated when the truth emerged.
At a NATO press conference, Trump didn’t hold back, slamming CNN for its reckless reporting and even calling for the firing of Natasha Bertrand, a journalist notorious for pushing the debunked Russia-collusion hoax and the “51 intelligence experts” lie about Hunter Biden’s laptop. The President accused the network of disrespecting U.S. troops by amplifying false narratives that downplay their successes.
CNN’s Dana Bash, visibly flustered, attempted to spin Trump’s remarks as an attempt to “manipulate the conversation.” But her stuttering, defensive response only underscored the network’s desperation. “It’s a tell,” Bash stammered, claiming Trump was diverting attention—yet it was CNN that had been caught red-handed spreading disinformation. The irony was lost on her.
Dana Bash is very triggered over Trump calling out Fake News CNN at his NATO presser.
"He is trying to manipulate the conversation!"
Trump once again puts the propaganda press on their heels. pic.twitter.com/JVSvQzz9Rh
— Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) June 25, 2025
This isn’t the first time CNN has been forced into embarrassing retreat after pushing fake news. From the Russia hoax to Hunter Biden’s laptop, the network has consistently prioritized left-wing propaganda over factual reporting. Trump’s relentless exposure of their bias has left anchors like Bash scrambling, unable to defend their credibility because, frankly, they have none left.
The American people see through the charade. They know Trump’s victories—whether in dismantling Iran’s nuclear ambitions or holding the corrupt media accountable—are real, while CNN’s hysteria is nothing more than a pathetic attempt to cling to relevance.