The White House launched a “Hall of Shame” on its website as Trump escalated attacks on outlets he labels fake news. Officials said the portal prevents hoaxes, anonymous claims, or partisan smears from disappearing, updating regularly to highlight alleged errors.
Major News Outlets Under Fire
The portal named The Washington Post “Offender of the Week” and cited The New York Times, CNN, CBS News, and The Independent. It detailed specific claims and grouped them into categories such as circular reporting, false claim, misrepresentation, malpractice, and left-wing lunacy. The site also included Associated Press and Reuters, accusing one of bias and omission, and the other of lying. Matt Murray, executive editor of the Post, condemned the targeting, calling it intentional and a violation of journalists’ constitutionally protected rights.
Concerns About Press Freedom
Conservative outlets escaped criticism, while the Media Research Centre praised the portal as a necessary step against liberal media bias. Experts warned to DW that such attacks threaten journalists and endanger democracy. The portal appeared as Trump intensified his campaign against “fake news” and faced criticism for insulting journalists, often women, calling them ugly, stupid, and piggy.
