Trump slams New York Times as ‘fake news’ after his mental health is questioned

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14 Apr 2026 • 5:12 PM MYT
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Trump slams New York Times as ‘fake news’ after his mental health is questioned

  • Donald Trump criticized The New York Times after its chief White House correspondent, Peter Baker, published an article questioning his mental health and stability.
  • Trump posted on Truth Social, asking "HAVE THEY NO SHAME? HAVE THEY NO SENSE OF DECENCY?" in response to Baker's piece on his "erratic behavior and extreme comments."
  • He accused The New York Times of "FAKE NEWS" and "LIES," linking their coverage to his "war in Iran" and previously labeling the paper "seditious."
  • The article highlighted concerns about Trump's behavior from various figures, including Republicans, former allies, and Democrats, with some calling for a cognitive assessment or invoking the 25th Amendment.
  • This incident follows a previous clash where Trump attacked The New York Times for a report on his reduced activity level and personally insulted reporter Katie Rogers.

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