Donald Trump has long had a contentious relationship with the media, often accusing it of spreading "fake news" to undermine him, a tactic he has used extensively in his 2024 election campaign. Trump frequently attributes unflattering reports to media bias or outright misinformation, framing them as attempts by the "mainstream media" to damage his political image. This rhetoric includes claims that Democrats and certain media outlets are falsely depicting issues like voter fraud, inflation, or his economic achievements. For example, Trump has insisted that media coverage of supposed voter fraud in his previous losses is skewed, despite numerous courts and election officials refuting any widespread fraud claims. Additionally, he has leveraged accusations of "fake news" on topics such as his administration’s economic performance, often portraying statistics like job growth or inflation selectively to fit his narrative, even when data shows a mixed pi