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Criticism of MS Now's Coverage on International Affairs

Published July 9, 2026 at 8:13 AM UTC

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President Donald Trump's recent remarks at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, underscore the administration's dissatisfaction with MS Now's coverage of international conflicts, particularly the situation with Iran. During a press conference, Trump labeled MS Now as a "failing network" and questioned the motivations of those working for the outlet. He suggested that the network's decision to rebrand from MSNBC to MS Now was an attempt to distance itself from its parent company, NBC, due to perceived embarrassment. This criticism reflects a broader sentiment within the administration regarding media outlets that are perceived to be critical or misrepresentative of U.S. foreign policy. The administration has previously expressed concerns about media coverage that it views as unfavorable or biased, particularly in relation to international affairs. MS Now has yet to respond publicly to these allegations.