Trump calls media ‘treasonous scum’ over reports of low Iran war munitions
Comments latest swipe by president against critical media coverage of what experts call troubling shortages.

Comments latest swipe by president against critical media coverage of what experts call troubling shortages.

![The sons of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, Matthew, Andrew and Paul, step out of court after Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech was acquitted of conspiracy to murder her in 2017, in Valletta, Malta, on September 2, 2026. [Darrin Zammit Lupi/Reuters]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-09-02T181325Z_1429918901_RC25BNALO3OW_RTRMADP_3_MALTA-DAPHNE-TRIAL-1788373338.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)








10 August marks one year on from Israel’s killing of Al Jazeera reporter Anas al-Sharif and fellow colleagues.
Palestinian Journalists Syndicate exposes rising threats, with over 270 journalists killed in Gaza since October 2023.
Human Rights Watch, Amnesty say Israel seemingly targeted and killed the Lebanese journalist, obstructed rescuers.
The Justice Department faces criticism for increasing use of subpoenas in attempts to compel journalists to reveal info.
As the world debated social media use, Eman Lulu’s phone became a lifeline and a window into Gaza for millions.
Trump administration has frequently sought to pressure companies over coverage critical of the president and his allies.
Withdrawal is latest instance of government’s efforts to crack down on critical media facing setbacks in court.

Mexican journalist Alejandro Leyva Aguilar was shot dead while eating at a street food stall in Oaxaca.
Moroccan activists warn of an intensifying crackdown on regime critics after the arrest of a journalist and a rapper.
A tribute to the late Father Emir whose vision and resolve made Al Jazeera possible.