Behind the scenes of the G7 summit taking place in Évian-les-Bains, France, a new diplomatic incident has erupted. US President Donald Trump announced his intention to hold a special press conference to personally read aloud the text of the Memorandum of Understanding reached between Washington and Tehran. This decision serves as a response to media criticism and an attempt to bypass traditional information channels.
On June 16, 2026, Trump explained his initiative to journalists as a fight against disinformation. According to the American leader, leading global media outlets, which he traditionally calls "fake news," are deliberately distorting the essence of the agreements with Iran. The President believes that the press is downplaying the scale of the diplomatic success of his administration and has decided to take control of the narrative into his own hands.
A key factor influencing Trump's decision was the need to ensure the transparency of the deal. The President emphasized that the memorandum contains strict and favorable terms for the United States, which must be conveyed to the public in their original form. Trump plans to read the document on camera live to guarantee that the press covers the event accurately.
The actions of the White House chief appear to be an attempt to create a precedent for direct communication with voters, bypassing editorial processing. The official signing ceremony of the treaty is scheduled for Friday, June 19, in Geneva. However, Trump decided not to wait for this moment to personally present the content of the agreement to the public.
The President's administration stated that the full text of the memorandum will be published in print and electronic form within the next 24 hours. Nevertheless, the emphasis on the oral reading of the document indicates a high level of distrust Trump has for the current information agenda and his desire to personally control the perception of this historic event.