Using one of his trademark nicknames, President Trump Thursday hammered The Washington Post for the paper’s reporting of “completely unfounded rumors” about the relationship between the president and his war secretary, Pete Hegseth.
“The Fake News, as usual, is spreading false and completely unfounded rumors. I am extremely happy with the job that Pete Hegseth is doing,” Trump posted on Truth Social, mentioning the success operation in Venezuela and ongoing war against Iran.
Noted Trump, “Pete is highly respected within the Military, and has made tremendous improvements.”
Trump referred to the Post as “The Washington ComPost” and pointed out that the paper’s “fake” reporting is “treasonous.”
The Post’s story Wednesday claimed that Trump blew up at Hegseth at Camp David last week, demanding to know “why he had apparently been misled on extreme munitions shortages that now threaten to limit military options with Iran.”
In addition, Newsweek reports that certain GOP senators are heightening their criticism of Hegseth as the Iran conflict continues.
Trump’s full post:
“The Fake News, as usual, is spreading false and completely unfounded rumors. I am extremely happy with the job that Pete Hegseth is doing.
“Everything has been extraordinary, including our attack on Venezuela, where the result was accomplished in less than one day, allowing us to bring one of the worst criminals anywhere in the World, Nicolas Maduro, to Justice! Likewise, Iran, where the country has been decimated for the purpose of NOT ALLOWING IT TO EVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON, is going very well! Pete is highly respected within the Military, and has made tremendous improvements, including getting rid of DEI, and increasing recruitment to historic levels.
“This rumor was started by The Washington ComPost, one of the worst Media Outlets in the business, despite our telling them their story is completely FALSE. In actuality, I really believe their fake ‘reporting’ is treasonous! President DONALD J. TRUMP”
