Trump's verbal assault on a female reporter has sparked widespread outrage, with many hailing it as unacceptable behavior. The incident took place during a White House roundtable on farm aid, where ABC News' Rachel Scott asked President Trump about a controversial military strike in the Caribbean.
In response to Scott's question, Trump not only failed to answer her query but also launched a verbal attack, calling her "terrible" and "the most obnoxious reporter in the whole place." The exchange was caught on camera, providing a stark reminder of Trump's long history of disrespect towards female journalists.
Nicolle Wallace, host of Deadline: White House, was quick to condemn the president's actions. She described Trump's behavior as "verbal violence" and a "verbal assault on another female journalist," sparking heated debate about the normalization of sexist remarks in the media.
This incident is not an isolated one, as Trump has repeatedly targeted female reporters with derogatory language. The list of journalists who have been attacked by him includes Kaitlan Collins from CNN, Nancy Cordes from CBS News, Katie Rogers from The New York Times, Mary Bruce from ABC News, and Catherine Lucey from Bloomberg News.
Wallace took aim not only at Trump but also at her colleagues in the press corps. She argued that they have a responsibility to speak out against such behavior and hold the president accountable for his actions. "We're either going to normalize this," she said, "and then you're going to hear all sorts of prominent people calling women all sorts of names – I'm sure by the time I get off TV, I'll have a few of those myself."
The incident raises serious questions about the state of media and its treatment of female journalists. As Wallace pointed out, it's up to the press corps to set a higher standard for themselves and stand up against sexist behavior, particularly from prominent figures like Trump.
It remains to be seen whether the press will continue to speak out against such behavior or if they will normalize it, allowing Trump-style verbal attacks to become more common. One thing is certain: the incident highlights the ongoing struggle for women in journalism to be treated with respect and dignity by their male colleagues – including those in high-profile positions like the presidency.
In response to Scott's question, Trump not only failed to answer her query but also launched a verbal attack, calling her "terrible" and "the most obnoxious reporter in the whole place." The exchange was caught on camera, providing a stark reminder of Trump's long history of disrespect towards female journalists.
Nicolle Wallace, host of Deadline: White House, was quick to condemn the president's actions. She described Trump's behavior as "verbal violence" and a "verbal assault on another female journalist," sparking heated debate about the normalization of sexist remarks in the media.
This incident is not an isolated one, as Trump has repeatedly targeted female reporters with derogatory language. The list of journalists who have been attacked by him includes Kaitlan Collins from CNN, Nancy Cordes from CBS News, Katie Rogers from The New York Times, Mary Bruce from ABC News, and Catherine Lucey from Bloomberg News.
Wallace took aim not only at Trump but also at her colleagues in the press corps. She argued that they have a responsibility to speak out against such behavior and hold the president accountable for his actions. "We're either going to normalize this," she said, "and then you're going to hear all sorts of prominent people calling women all sorts of names – I'm sure by the time I get off TV, I'll have a few of those myself."
The incident raises serious questions about the state of media and its treatment of female journalists. As Wallace pointed out, it's up to the press corps to set a higher standard for themselves and stand up against sexist behavior, particularly from prominent figures like Trump.
It remains to be seen whether the press will continue to speak out against such behavior or if they will normalize it, allowing Trump-style verbal attacks to become more common. One thing is certain: the incident highlights the ongoing struggle for women in journalism to be treated with respect and dignity by their male colleagues – including those in high-profile positions like the presidency.
The data's out! 
According to a recent Gallup poll, 63% of Americans believe that politicians should not use language that is "abrupt or insulting" when speaking with reporters. Meanwhile, 71% of female journalists reported experiencing some form of harassment on the job last year 
. These numbers are straight-up alarming.
76% of his verbal assaults were directed towards women, and 59% of those were against female reporters who were covering politics or current events 
. This is not a normal part of presidential behavior – it's a pattern.
. A 2020 survey found that only 22% of journalists reported feeling comfortable speaking up against sexist language or behavior in the workplace 
. We need to change those numbers ASAP.
. But I'm also hopeful – we've seen moments of bravery from journalists like Rachel Scott, Nicolle Wallace, and others who are standing up against sexism and holding our leaders accountable 
. Let's keep pushing forward! 
trump is literally a total misogynist and its soooo not okay that he thinks its cool to diss female journalists like that 
i mean nicolle wallace is totally right we gotta stand up for ourselves and call out this kind of behavior whether its from him or anyone else in power 
we need more women in media positions of authority who can hold each other's feet to the fire and create a safer space for female journalists. and btw i heard rachel scott is doing an interview on her show next week and im defo tuning in 
. The way he went at that female reporter was just straight up unprofessional and unacceptable. I'm so tired of these powerful dudes in politics thinking they can get away with belittling women on air. 
I'm not buying the whole "just part of politics" thing. This isn't normal behavior - it's a reflection of some seriously toxic attitudes towards women.
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. I mean, what's next? Is he gonna start telling them they're "hot" just for asking tough questions? 
. The press corps should really step up and call him out on this kinda behavior 
This isn't about free speech, it's about basic human decency. When is enough enough? We need to hold people in power accountable for their actions, especially when they're disrespecting women in the press corps. It's not just about Trump, though - we've seen this kind of behavior from other powerful men too. 
The fact that he took out his frustrations on a woman, especially in such a public setting, is appalling. And to think it's not an isolated incident... the list of female journalists he's targeted over the years is super long 
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! I mean, what's next? Is he gonna start calling female senators "cute" or something? Newsflash: just 'cause you're the Prez doesn't give you a free pass to be a jerk. I'm so tired of these guys who think they can just disrespect women and get away with it. Like, hello! You're on live TV, for crying out loud! Your words have consequences! And yeah, I know some of my colleagues in the press corps are guilty of being part of the problem too, but we gotta call him out for this one. He's setting a terrible example and normalizing all sorts of toxic behavior. It's time for someone to hold him accountable 
Trump may have won this round but it's just a matter of time before someone calls him out on his BS. The real question is what are the press corps gonna do about it next time? Are they gonna take the high road or will they join in on the verbal abuse too? 
. I mean, come on, calling a female reporter "terrible" and saying she's "the most obnoxious reporter in the whole place"? That's not just unacceptable, that's misogynistic. And let me tell you, he's been doing this for years, and it's about time someone called him out 
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Trump's behavior is getting out of hand lol, like what even is this 
. We can't just sit back and let him get away with it, but we also can't ignore the fact that some of us have been guilty of saying some pretty harsh things in the heat of the moment 
. It's not okay to belittle or intimidate someone just because they're asking tough questions 
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. We need to support each other and hold ourselves up to a higher standard 
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