Trump Explodes at ‘Worst’ Female Reporter for Asking Simple Question
The Daily Beast • • nation
Key Points:
- Former President Donald Trump criticized a female reporter from ABC News after she questioned him about renovations to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool amid ongoing concerns like the war in Iran and rising gas prices.
- During a surprise visit to the National Mall, Trump defended the beautification project, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the country's landmarks and disparaging Washington, D.C.'s cleanliness prior to his initiatives.
- Trump repeatedly misnamed the reflecting pool as a pond or lake and disparaged the reporter with personal insults, calling her questions "stupid" and labeling her as "fake news."
- The incident included a reportedly off-mic derogatory comment from Trump towards the reporter, sparking online speculation and prompting inquiries to relevant government departments.
- This confrontation is part of a pattern of hostile interactions between Trump and female journalists, including previous derogatory remarks toward the same reporter and others.
