President Donald Trump once again criticized the mainstream media, this time defending Elon Musk and disputing a New York Times report about Musk being briefed on classified U.S. plans for a potential conflict with China. Trump referred to CNN, MSNBC, and The New York Times as "dishonest" and failing during a recent Fox News interview, emphasizing his belief that honest journalism is essential. Trump criticized CNN and MSNBC for their alleged dishonesty and poor ratings, while labeling The New York Times as untrustworthy and accusing them of fabricating stories. He reiterated his view that such media outlets are "the enemy of the people." Trump had previously expressed similar sentiments about CNN and MSNBC during a press conference at the Department of Justice, suggesting that their coverage could be considered "illegal."