Washington — President Trump Assails Female Reporter Over Age and Physical Stamina Article
President Trump has unleashed a scathing attack on White House correspondent Katie Rogers, calling her “third rate” and “ugly, both inside and out,” following a New York Times article on his aging in office. This incident adds to a recent trend of insults directed at female journalists covering his presidency.
Recent Insults and Criticisms:
- Air Force One Incident: Earlier this month, Trump snapped at Bloomberg White House correspondent Catherine Lucey, telling her “Quiet. Quiet, piggy.” She was questioning him about the release of files from the Justice Department’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
- Oval Office Meeting: Last week, while hosting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Trump berated ABC News chief White House correspondent Mary Bruce over her question regarding the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. He labeled her a “terrible person and a terrible reporter.”
The New York Times Article:
A recent New York Times article examined Mr. Trump’s public events, domestic travel, and scheduling appearances, raising questions about his health at 79 years old. Rogers co-wrote the piece with Dylan Freedman, a machine-learning engineer and journalist.
President Trump’s Response:
Trump took to Truth Social, calling the New York Times a “cheap ‘rag'” and Rogers a “third rate” reporter. He did not mention the article’s other author. The Times defended its reporting, stating that name-calling does not change the facts.
Support for Journalists:
The Society of Professional Journalists condemned Trump’s attacks on Bruce and Lucey, emphasizing that such behavior undermines the role of a free press. They declared that journalists are not props but watchdogs for the public.