'Treasonous Scum': Trump Attacks Media Over Iran War Coverage The latest salvo in Donald Trump's war on the media has seen him brand journalists as "treasonous scum" over their coverage of the conflict in Iran.
This outburst is not an isolated incident, but rather a symptom of a broader cultural and political climate that has been eroding trust between the public, politicians, and the press.
Understanding the Context of Trump's Attacks on the Media The roots of this animosity towards the media lie in the post 9/11 era, when the Bush administration began to portray journalists as "embedded" with the enemy.