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‘You’re the worst’: Trump lashes out at another female journalist
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Key Points:
- President Donald Trump sharply criticized ABC News reporter Rachel Scott on the tarmac in Texas after she questioned his promise of a $5,000 “Trump dividend” to Americans if Republicans keep Congress, calling her network "the worst."
- Scott’s questions focused on the feasibility of funding the $1.35 trillion promise amid a national debt exceeding $40 trillion and why Trump felt the need to offer cash incentives if his economic policies were successful.
- This incident is part of a pattern of Trump verbally attacking female journalists, including CNN’s Kristen Holmes and MS NOW’s Akayla Gardner, often responding aggressively to tough questions about his policies.
- Trump’s confrontations with female reporters have intensified during his second term, frequently following inquiries about his administration’s priorities, drawing criticism for his combative style.
- The White House defended Trump’s approach as holding reporters accountable for biased questions, while media outlets like ABC have not publicly responded to these incidents.
