Trump Admin Blasts Media Pushing Iranian Propaganda Over Cease-Fire ‘Deal’

The White House forcefully pushed back this week against what officials described as misleading media coverage amplifying propaganda from the Iranian regime, insisting that Donald J. Trump never accepted Tehran’s alleged “10-point plan” for negotiations.

During a press briefing, Karoline Leavitt criticized members of the mainstream press for circulating claims originally published by Iranian state media suggesting the administration had embraced a sweeping proposal from Tehran.

According to the White House, the proposal was immediately rejected.

“I’ve seen a lot of inaccurate coverage today from the media about these negotiations and these plans already, so let me be clear and correct the record,” Leavitt began.

“The Iranians originally put forward a 10-point plan that was fundamentally unserious, unacceptable, and completely discarded.”

“It was literally thrown in the garbage by President Trump and his negotiating team. Many outlets in this room have falsely reported on that plan as being acceptable to the United States, and that is false.”

Leavitt emphasized that the administration’s negotiating position remains unchanged, particularly when it comes to Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

“The President’s red lines—namely, the end of Iranian enrichment in Iran—have not changed. And the idea that President Trump would ever accept an Iranian wish list as a deal is completely absurd.”

“The President will only make a deal that serves the best interests of the United States of America, and he and his negotiating team will focus on this effort over the next two weeks—so long as the Strait of Hormuz remains open, with no limitations or delays.”

“These extraordinarily sensitive and complex negotiations will take place behind closed doors over the course of the next two weeks.”

Leavitt also warned reporters not to treat Iranian regime statements as credible sources for U.S. policy.

“I would strongly advise the media against running with narratives that have no basis in fact. What Iran says publicly—or feeds to all of you in the press—is much different than what they communicate privately to the United States, the President, and his team.”

“Never underestimate President Trump’s ability to successfully advance America’s interests and broker peace. President Trump has a proven track record of achieving good deals on behalf of the United States and the American people, and he will only accept one that puts America first.”

White House Officials Blast “Fake News” Claims

The administration’s communications team also pushed back aggressively on social media after commentators circulated the Iranian claims online.

Steven Cheung, assistant to the president and communications director, directly confronted one of the posts spreading the narrative.

“You have no idea what the f**k you’re talking about you loser. Go back to whatever hole you crawled out of because you clearly can’t read,” Cheung said in an X post responding to commentary from British journalist Owen Jones.

Jones had circulated the alleged “10-point plan,” which originated from Iranian state media and was not independently verified.

“Have no doubt: This is the biggest strategic defeat suffered by the US since its emergence as a superpower,” Jones wrote in his post. The White House has repeatedly said those claims are entirely false.

Democrats Launch Impeachment Push During Iran Crisis

Even as the administration dismissed the Iranian narrative, some Democrats on Capitol Hill escalated political attacks tied to the conflict.

Representative John Larson introduced 13 articles of impeachment against President Trump, accusing him of “high crimes and misdemeanors.” The resolution alleges that the president exceeded congressional authority over war powers and conducted unlawful military actions connected to operations involving Iran.

The proposal also accuses the administration of engaging in what it calls a pattern of “criminal lawlessness,” citing actions related to Iran, Venezuela, and maritime security operations in international waters.

Separately, Representative Yassamin Ansari introduced impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, claiming he violated his oath of office through military actions tied to the Iran conflict.

Other Democratic lawmakers have reportedly floated the possibility of invoking the 25th Amendment, arguing that rising tensions in the Middle East warrant removing the president from office — a move critics say would be unprecedented during an active international confrontation.

Trump Team Signals Negotiations Will Continue

Despite the political firestorm in Washington, the White House signaled that diplomatic efforts remain underway and that negotiations with Iran will continue over the coming weeks behind closed doors.

Administration officials maintain that any final agreement must prioritize American security and eliminate Iran’s ability to enrich uranium domestically.

For the Trump administration, officials say, the goal remains clear: a deal that protects U.S. interests, restores deterrence in the region, and ensures the Iranian regime cannot threaten global stability.