Trump Attacks Female Journalists in Oval Office Clash

In a tense White House exchange, President Donald Trump sharply rebuked female reporters during a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, calling one correspondent a 'terrible reporter' and labeling the press as 'fake news.' The moment underscored a fraught dynamic between the administration and the media as questions resurfaced about Saudi business links while he was in office.

Mary Bruce of ABC News pressed him on whether it was proper for his family to maintain business interests in Saudi Arabia while he served as president, and she directed a question to the Crown Prince about the murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Trump interrupted, defended the Saudi relationship, and offered brisk answers, arguing that many people held unfavorable views of Khashoggi while dismissing the inquiry as disrespectful. He later criticized Bruce for asking about Jeffrey Epstein’s correspondence, saying he did not mind the question but disliked her attitude, and he returned to her again, remarking that people were wise to a hoax.

Earlier, another outlet noted Trump had referred to a Bloomberg reporter as 'piggy' while pointing his finger, a line that drew fresh attention to his pattern of confronting women journalists. The president also urged regulators to examine ABC News's license as part of the broader exchange.

Critics argue that such outbursts threaten press freedom and raise concerns about transparency, while supporters contend the president is simply taking a hard stance during high-stakes questions. The incident adds to ongoing debates about access, accountability, and the limits of presidential interaction with the press.

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