Former President Donald Trump recently lashed out at a reporter for her “attitude” during a press interaction. The exchange occurred after the reporter questioned the rationale behind waiting for Congress to release the Epstein files, asking why they couldn’t be released immediately. Trump responded by stating that he didn’t object to the question itself, but rather to the reporter’s demeanor. He then criticized her professional capabilities and personal character, labeling her a “terrible reporter” and a “terrible person.”
The incident highlights a recurring pattern of Trump’s adversarial relationship with members of the press. Throughout his presidency and beyond, Trump has frequently engaged in heated exchanges with reporters, often singling out individuals for perceived biased or unfair coverage. The Epstein files, which contain information related to the deceased financier Jeffrey Epstein’s network and alleged crimes, have been a subject of intense public interest and legal scrutiny, further intensifying the stakes of any media inquiry on the matter.