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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rachel Dobkin

Trump goes on ‘fake news media’ rant at major Republican rally

  • President Donald Trump used a campaign rally in Grand Island, Nebraska , to attack mainstream news organisations while attempting to bolster support for Republican midterm candidates.
  • Trump coined the term "artificial media" and suggested New York Times journalists should be arrested following reports of empty seats at his recent rallies.
  • The White House recently blocked Politico from travelling on Air Force One, despite a federal judge ordering the temporary reinstatement of press credentials for several banned news outlets.
  • A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Trump's approval rating has fallen to a record low of 32 per cent amid rising living costs, his administration's immigration policies, and the war in Iran.
  • Recent polling indicates Republican candidates are trailing or tied with Democratic opponents in traditionally conservative states, despite Trump urging voters to back GOP candidates.

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