The New York Times says it will continue reporting on President Trump’s health despite attacks on its coverage and what it calls ‘false and inflammatory’ language from Trump on Truth Social questioning the role of a free press.

Trump attacked the media’s health coverage as FAKE and called outlets enemies of the people, signaling possible action against coverage of his health.

Trump claimed reporting on his health is seditious or treasonous and posted that the Times is an enemy of the people.

The Associated Press piece by David Bauder covers the interplay between the White House and the press over presidential health reporting.

The Times has run multiple health-related pieces in recent weeks, including a November 25 piece on aging and fatigue and a December 2 video noting Trump appeared to fight sleep during a Cabinet meeting.

Other Times reports have highlighted Trump’s aging and reduced public appearances, with a December 2 video showing him seemingly sleepy at a Cabinet meeting.

Nicole Taylor of The New York Times defended the reporting as heavily sourced, based on interviews with aides and medical experts, and said Americans deserve in-depth updates on leaders’ health.

The article places health reporting in a broader historical context of presidential health coverage and ongoing tensions between the press and the White House.

Trump faces a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times over coverage of his finances, among other media-related legal battles.

Trump countered with a defense of his health, emphasizing extensive medical examinations and cognitive tests, portraying himself as the hardest-working president and challenging narratives of decline.