U.S. President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on the "fake news media" and the "radical left" late Sunday, accusing them of distorting reports about a leaked Signal group chat involving senior U.S. officials.

The encrypted messages, which surfaced earlier this month, allegedly detailed discussions about military strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen—a revelation that has stirred controversy and drawn Trump’s ire.

In a fiery post on Truth Social, Trump slammed what he called biased coverage, labeling it a continuation of the "witch hunt" he’s long claimed targets him and his allies. The chat, reportedly involving top figures from his administration, has been portrayed by some outlets as a potential security breach.

Trump dismissed these claims as baseless, pointing to Senator Markwayne Mullin’s defense of the conversation on NBC News. Mullin argued the exchange contained no classified details and was merely a "thoughtful discussion" about a successful operation.

Trump singled out NBC for criticism, accusing the network of twisting the narrative to fit an agenda—an attack he bolstered by claiming its approval ratings have hit historic lows. The former president’s remarks come amid heightened scrutiny of the Yemen strikes, though the Pentagon has offered little comment, leaving the story’s implications open to debate. Current Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, already facing unrelated questions, has not addressed the chat directly.

The incident highlights Trump’s enduring feud with mainstream media, a dynamic that continues to shape his public persona as he eyes a political future.

While the Signal chat’s full impact remains uncertain, it has reignited broader questions about government transparency and press credibility. As investigations into the leak unfold, the episode promises to keep tensions simmering between Trump and his critics well into 2026.