The network has been the target of criticism from several parts of the Trump administration over its daily coverage of the conflict between the U.S. and its allies against Iran. Recently, CNN aired a segment of a speech by Iran’s new supreme leader.
The speech by Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, the newly chosen leader, was also available on other U.S. channels besides CNN. The network has been a target of attacks from Trump since his first term in office.
White House communications director Steven Cheung criticized CNN anchor Erin Burnett for interviewing Hossein Mousavian, a former Iranian nuclear negotiator. She asked him about possible peace negotiations with the U.S.
“Have you noticed how CNN simply repeats quotes and unverified information from Iranian terrorists? Total disgrace. They have become the version of the murderous Iranian regime’s Pravda,” Cheung wrote.
Although CNN did not directly respond to the attacks from the Trump administration, the network issued a statement about the importance of the interview.
“The world is watching closely to see which direction this war will take,” the statement began.
“Alleged statements from Iran’s new supreme leader are a crucial component in helping the public understand where this conflict is heading and were broadcast for their clear journalistic value,” it concluded.
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Yes 100%. When Fake News outlets like CNN publishes verifiably false information, it is completely appropriate to comment on how shitty outlets are run. https://t.co/q9YZiUL9Mz
— Steven Cheung (@StevenCheung47) March 13, 2026
