The Trump administration can’t stop complaining about the media
By Tom Jones
Published on March 20, 2026.
The Trump administration continues to complain about media coverage, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calling them "dishonest" and claiming they have Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS). Since the start of the Iran war, over a dozen American service members have been killed. This is a common theme for the White House, arguing that the press should focus on the positives while downplaying the negative aspects. However, media outlets like Mediaite and Mediaite have suggested that this strategy is not working. The administration's focus on presenting outcomes rather than presenting outcomes is a concern, with the focus on presentation as the story.
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