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Trump threatens “charges for treason” against media covering Iran war

Ellsworth Toohey
Mar 17, 2026
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Trump accused “Highly Unpatriotic ‘News’ Organizations” of airing “LIES” about the Iran war on Truth Social and mused about “Charges for TREASON,” according to the New York Times. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr followed up by warning broadcast networks that “hoaxes and news distortions” could lead to license revoca…

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