The White House introduced a media “Hall of Shame” as Trump intensifies his campaign against so-called fake news. Officials posted the portal on a government site and framed it as a tool to expose alleged misinformation. The administration highlighted its sortable design and promised frequent updates to prevent any claim from disappearing online.
Portal Targets Major News Outlets
The site names The Washington Post as “Offender of the week” and criticizes several other outlets, including The New York Times, CNN, CBS News and The Independent. Administrators list specific claims from each publication and group them into categories. The site also labels the Associated Press for “bias” and “omission of context,” while accusing Reuters of a “lie.” The portal includes sections such as “failure to report,” “false claim,” “mischaracterisation,” “misrepresentation,” “circular reporting,” “malpractice,” and “left-wing lunacy.” Matt Murray of The Washington Post denounced the project and defended journalists’ constitutional rights. Conservative-leaning outlets received no citations.
Reactions and Rising Concerns
The Media Research Centre praised the launch and argued that Republicans must identify media opponents. Experts interviewed by DW warned that such rhetoric endangers journalists and threatens press freedom and democracy across the United States. The rollout of the portal coincides with Trump’s renewed attacks on journalists, including insults toward women reporters. Critics say the pattern reflects a growing hostility toward the free press.
