President Averages 1.6 Daily Posts Attacking News Outlets While Praising Fox News and Threatening Broadcast Licenses
President Donald Trump has intensified his war against the media during his second term, posting direct commentary about news organizations 529 times in just 11 months—averaging 1.6 attacks per day—according to an analysis by Axios of his Truth Social activity from his January 20, 2026 inauguration through December 15.
The barrage extends beyond social media criticism to unprecedented presidential involvement in broadcast licensing decisions and public media funding, raising alarm among press freedom advocates who warn of systematic threats to democratic institutions.