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Nov 26, 2025 Trump attacked the New York Times and a reporter over fatigue reporting, calling the outlet an 'enemy of the people' Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The president's hostile attack on press coverage of his health and schedule exemplifies intimidation tactics aimed at discouraging critical reporting.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
The Hill · Time · Newsweek · The Independent · New York Post
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- Trump attacks New York Times over fatigue reporting — Trump posted on Truth Social attacking the New York Times over its reporting on his growing fatigue, fewer public appearances, and shorter workdays. Trump called the article a "hit piece" and the outlet a "RAG" that is "truly an 'ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE.'" He also attacked reporter Katie Rogers, calling her "a third rate reporter who is ugly, both inside and out."
- Trump attacked CBS News correspondent Nancy Cordes — While speaking to reporters at Mar-a-Lago, Trump asked CBS News White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, "Are you a stupid person?" after she questioned his claim that there was "no vetting" of Afghan citizens brought to the US under Biden's "Operation Allies Welcome" program. The attack was part of Trump's pattern of hostile confrontations with women journalists.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 45 – 2025-11-22–2025-11-28
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Nov 25, 2025 Trump called a female reporter derogatory names including 'piggy' and 'ugly' Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
Repeated gendered insults toward journalists reflect contempt for a free press and normalize disrespectful treatment of women reporters.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
CBS News · NBC News · The Guardian · Axios
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- Trump calls female reporter "Piggy" on tape — Trump called female reporter Catherine Lucey "Piggy" on tape, telling her to be "Quiet, Piggy." Bill Maher referenced the incident on his show with Lara Trump, who attempted to deny or reframe the comment by suggesting Trump said "McGee" instead. Maher stated he had seen the tape "a thousand times" and confirmed the reporter's name was Lucey, not McGee. Trump has not denied making the comment despite backlash.
- Trump attacked female reporter as "ugly" in response to New York Times fatigue report — Trump responded to a New York Times article detailing his increased fatigue and declining state by attacking the female reporter, calling her "ugly both inside and out." The article noted his late starts and pared-down schedule. Trump's response exemplified a pattern of misogynistic attacks on women in media, including a recent incident where he called a female reporter "piggy" for asking about Jeffrey Epstein.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 45 – 2025-11-22–2025-11-28
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