ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (VINnews) – President Trump sharply rebuked a New York Times reporter Friday, accusing him of treasonous reporting that downplayed America’s decisive military victory against Iran.

“You should be ashamed of it. I actually think it’s TREASON,” Trump said during a candid exchange aboard Air Force One. “When you write like they’re doing well militarily, and they have no navy, no air force, no anti-anything, by the way, we knocked out 85% of their manufacturing for the missiles!”

Trump emphasized the overwhelming success of U.S. operations.

“We had a total military victory, but the fake news, guys like YOU write incorrectly, you’re a fake guy, guys like you!” the president declared.

He singled out the New York Times and CNN as particularly egregious in their coverage.

“I actually think it’s sort of treasonous what you write, but you in the New York Times and CNN I would say are the worst,” Trump said.

Trump also highlighted the consequences of such reporting, noting the New York Times’ declining subscriber base as Americans reject the misleading narratives.

“Then I read the New York Times, and they act like they’re doing well. And everybody knows, that’s why your subscribers are way down. You know, the Times subscribers are way down because seeing saying that,” he remarked.

The president’s forthright comments reflect his steadfast commitment to countering dishonest media narratives that seek to undermine his administration’s strong national security achievements in neutralizing the Iranian threat.