‘National security threat’: Trump’s latest attack on US media

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US President Donald Trump on Monday accused mainstream media outlets of being a “cancer” and national security threat in his latest attack on members of the press.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:35:08 UTC.

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