Donald Trump's latest salvo against the media took an ugly turn when he launched a scathing personal attack on New York Times reporter Katie Rogers in a Truth Social post. Dubbing her "ugly, both inside and out," Trump singled her out for an article that suggested he was struggling with energy levels during his 80th year in office.
Trump's remarks are the latest in a string of vicious personal attacks against female journalists, who have repeatedly faced scrutiny from him on social media and at press conferences. Last week, he referred to another journalist, Mary Bruce of ABC News, as "a terrible reporter – it's the way you ask these questions," which some saw as thinly veiled insults.
The article in question suggested that Trump was exhibiting signs of fatigue, including a brief moment where his eyes seemed to droop during an Oval Office event. While Trump claimed the test revealed nothing about his health, the article cited first-hand reporting and expert analysis, dismissing the president's claims as inaccurate.
The New York Times has defended its journalists, stating that their reporting is "accurate and built on first hand reporting of the facts." The paper's spokesperson added that name-calling and personal insults won't deter them from holding the administration accountable for their actions.
Trump's behavior has drawn comparisons to previous attacks against female journalists, including a notorious incident where he called Bloomberg News correspondent Catherine Lucey a "piggy" during an Air Force One confrontation. His comments have sparked widespread condemnation, with many labeling his tactics as intimidation and harassment.
The incident highlights the ongoing tension between Trump and the media, with the president frequently targeting women in particular for their reporting on him. As he faces increasing scrutiny over his health and behavior, it remains to be seen how long this pattern of behavior will continue.
Trump's remarks are the latest in a string of vicious personal attacks against female journalists, who have repeatedly faced scrutiny from him on social media and at press conferences. Last week, he referred to another journalist, Mary Bruce of ABC News, as "a terrible reporter – it's the way you ask these questions," which some saw as thinly veiled insults.
The article in question suggested that Trump was exhibiting signs of fatigue, including a brief moment where his eyes seemed to droop during an Oval Office event. While Trump claimed the test revealed nothing about his health, the article cited first-hand reporting and expert analysis, dismissing the president's claims as inaccurate.
The New York Times has defended its journalists, stating that their reporting is "accurate and built on first hand reporting of the facts." The paper's spokesperson added that name-calling and personal insults won't deter them from holding the administration accountable for their actions.
Trump's behavior has drawn comparisons to previous attacks against female journalists, including a notorious incident where he called Bloomberg News correspondent Catherine Lucey a "piggy" during an Air Force One confrontation. His comments have sparked widespread condemnation, with many labeling his tactics as intimidation and harassment.
The incident highlights the ongoing tension between Trump and the media, with the president frequently targeting women in particular for their reporting on him. As he faces increasing scrutiny over his health and behavior, it remains to be seen how long this pattern of behavior will continue.
. Trump's latest attack on Katie Rogers is just the tip of the iceberg. It's like he thinks he can intimidate people into silence by calling them ugly or saying they're "terrible reporters". Newsflash, Donald: the media isn't afraid of you 
. The New York Times and other reputable outlets will keep holding your administration accountable for their actions, no matter what personal attacks you throw their way.
. We need to stand up against this kind of harassment and intimidation, and support those who are brave enough to hold you accountable for your actions.
. We need a culture shift in the US where we value journalism and respect the role that reporters play in holding those in power accountable. Anything less is just unacceptable 
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. He's always trying to deflect attention by going after the journalists who dare to call him out for something 
Instead of resorting to personal attacks, maybe try taking care of yourself for once 
. Can't we all just have a civil conversation without all the insults and aggression? 
... I mean, come on, who doesn't love a good dose of respect from the press? 
On the other hand, can we say that the NYT is being too harsh with its response to Trump's comments? Maybe they're just trying to stir up drama and get clicks 
. And honestly, I'm not sure if Katie Rogers really deserves a personal attack like that – I mean, she was just doing her job, right? 
But at the same time, it does seem like Trump is getting away with some pretty egregious behavior... or is he just playing the victim and making us all feel bad for him 
Donald Trump's latest outburst is just so typical - all bark and no bite 
. The journalists are just doing their job, trying to hold the administration accountable for its actions 
. And you know what? They deserve our respect and protection too 
. It's time for some real accountability here - not just from Trump, but from all of us who enable this kind of behavior 
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. Where is the dignity? The respect? It's sad to say that I think we've lost sight of what really matters here 
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? The guy needs to chill out and take some of those energy-boosting supplements he keeps talking about 
. And can we talk about how extra it is for him to call Katie Rogers "ugly" in a public post? Like, dude, you're 80 years old, get over yourself 
. Can't we just focus on the facts? It's not about being ugly or having a personal vendetta – it's about holding those in power accountable. The media is supposed to be a watchdog, and Trump's behavior is undermining that. We need more truth-telling, less name-calling 
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and btw, a "terrible reporter" ? sounds like someone who can't take criticism 
... Trump is literally taking the word "ugly" to a whole new level with Katie Rogers 
... and yeah, I agree that the media needs to be held accountable for its reporting, but come on, name-calling ain't gonna cut it