There are many things for which the news media deserve criticism.
Their response to President Trump’s handling of his surprise war in Iran is not, for the most part, one of them.
by Becket Adams
Beware the ‘media pounce’ narrative.
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President Donald Trump takes questions during a press conference in the Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., April 6, 2026.
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There are many things for which the news media deserve criticism.
Their response to President Trump’s handling of his surprise war in Iran is not, for the most part, one of them.

About the Author
Becket Adams is a columnist for National Review, the Washington Examiner, and The Hill.
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There are many things for which the news media deserve criticism.
Their response to President Trump’s handling of his surprise war in Iran is not, for the most part, one of them.

About the Author
Becket Adams is a columnist for National Review, the Washington Examiner, and The Hill.
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