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EXPOSED: ABC News CAUGHT Red-Handed, White House DEMANDS Retraction After Fake Iran Attack Story

Gary FranchiMarch 13, 2026296 views
EXPOSED: ABC News CAUGHT Red-Handed, White House DEMANDS Retraction After Fake Iran Attack Story
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ABC News is scrambling to contain the fallout after White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt publicly exposed their latest report as a dangerous fabrication that could have sparked national panic. The mainstream media giant aired an alarming story about purported Iranian drone attacks targeting California—but the entire narrative was built on nothing more than an anonymous email with zero verification.

This is exactly what Americans have come to expect from the legacy media: shoot first, ask questions later, and let the truth sort itself out after the damage is done.

The story began when ABC rushed to broadcast what they claimed was an "urgent" national security threat from Iran. But their foundation crumbled faster than a house of cards when the Trump administration demanded proof. Turns out, the network's "breaking news" hinged entirely on a single anonymous tip—an email completely devoid of verifiable details or credible sources.

Leavitt didn't mince words in her demand for an immediate retraction, calling out ABC's reckless journalism that could have sent shockwaves through American communities. "This is the kind of irresponsible reporting that undermines national security and terrifies families across the country," sources close to the Press Secretary indicated.

The Deep State Media Strikes Again

This scandal perfectly encapsulates everything wrong with today's mainstream media. They're so desperate to damage President Trump and create chaos that they'll run with any story—no matter how flimsy—if it fits their anti-America narrative.

How many times have we seen this playbook? Remember the Russia hoax? The countless "bombshell" reports that turned out to be nothing burgers? ABC News just handed patriots another perfect example of why Americans have lost trust in the corporate media machine.

For President Trump and his team, this represents both vindication and opportunity. Every time these media outlets get caught spreading fake news, it reinforces everything the MAGA movement has been saying about the corrupt state-run press.

Patriots, this is why we must remain vigilant. The mainstream media will stop at nothing to undermine our movement and terrorize the American people with fabricated threats. When will ABC News face real consequences for this dangerous deception?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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ConservativeMom3VerifiedMar 13, 2026
ABC should face serious consequences for this. How can they just make up stories about potential military actions?
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VeteranVoiceVerifiedMar 14, 2026
As a former military officer, this kind of fake reporting about Iran puts our troops at risk. These media outlets have no idea the damage their lies can cause to real operations and diplomatic efforts.
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SupportOurTroopsVerifiedMar 14, 2026
Thank you for your service! You're absolutely right about the dangers of this irresponsible reporting.
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NewsWatcherVerifiedMar 14, 2026
Does anyone know if ABC has actually issued the retraction yet? I haven't seen anything on their main page.
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PatriotMike2024VerifiedMar 14, 2026
This is exactly why we can't trust mainstream media anymore. They've completely abandoned journalistic integrity in favor of pushing their anti-America agenda.
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TruthSeeker47VerifiedMar 14, 2026
100% agree Mike. It's gotten so bad that I only trust independent journalists now.
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AmericaFirst1776VerifiedMar 14, 2026
FINALLY! Someone is holding these fake news networks accountable!