Summary
President Trump has recently increased his verbal attacks on female reporters, using negative language during press events. Press freedom groups have criticized these comments, saying they show a pattern of hostility towards the media. The White House responded by stating that the president's actions reflect declining trust in the media, not gender bias.
Key Facts
- President Trump called CBS reporter Nancy Cordes "stupid" during a press conference.
- He criticized ABC's Mary Bruce for asking about Saudi Arabia's crown prince and called her a "terrible reporter."
- He told a Bloomberg reporter to be quiet using derogatory language when asked about the Epstein files.
- Press freedom groups claim these remarks contribute to a hostile environment for the media.
- The White House says Trump's comments are due to low trust in the media, not related to gender.
- Trump's history of confronting female reporters includes a CNN town hall and various press briefings.
- Press freedom organizations argue this behavior threatens the independence of the press.
