Trump Calls Reporters ‘Dummy’ and ‘Stupid’ in Latest Media Clashes
Summary
President Donald Trump had a heated exchange with reporters while leaving the White House for a rally. He called journalists “stupid” and “dummy” when asked about the release of a retired teacher from Russia and criticisms related to sanctions on Russia.Key Facts
- President Trump was questioned about Russia releasing Stephen Hubbard, a retired teacher jailed in Russia.
- Hubbard was held for nearly seven years for allegedly fighting for Ukraine.
- Trump claimed that if he had not acted, Hubbard would not have been released.
- When pressed by CNN and ABC reporters, Trump responded by insulting them and their news networks.
- He called CNN “fake news” and told reporters they had low intelligence.
- Earlier, President Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, calling them “fake news.”
- A judge ordered the White House to restore media access to banned journalists.
- This was part of ongoing tensions between President Trump and the press in recent months.
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