Following his presidential election victory, Donald Trump has publicly called for an apology from The New York Times, criticizing their coverage of him over the years. In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused the newspaper of publishing "phony junk" intended to "demean" him, and questioned their fact-checking practices. He also seemed to single out senior political correspondent Maggie Haberman for her reporting. Trump emphasized his electoral success despite what he perceives as negative coverage, asking, "WHERE IS THE APOLOGY?"

The New York Times responded with a statement defending their journalistic integrity, emphasizing their commitment to truth and accuracy. They highlighted Maggie Haberman's and her colleagues' extensive and authoritative coverage, asserting that their reporting is fair and unflinching, despite potential complaints from any president.

This recent exchange follows earlier criticism from Trump towards the Times, where he labeled the outlet as "corrupt" during an interview with Fox News' Howard Kurtz. The Times has recently faced scrutiny for a fact-check regarding RFK Jr.'s claims about differing ingredients in Froot Loops cereal sold in the U.S. and Canada. While the Times' fact-check appeared to confirm Kennedy's concerns about artificial ingredients in the American version, the way it was presented drew criticism and mockery online, including commentary from podcast host Joe Rogan.

This ongoing tension between Trump and The New York Times underscores a broader debate about media coverage, fact-checking, and the relationship between politicians and the press.