Mary Bruce
President Trump's Controversial Comments: Calling Journalists "Ugly" and "Piggy" Amid Media Criticism
Nov 27, 2025 09:24 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has sparked controversy by labeling New York Times reporter Katie Rogers as "ugly" days after calling Bloomberg journalist Catherine Lucey "piggy." These incidents occurred amid his criticism of media coverage questioning his energy levels at age 79. Trump defended himself by citing recent physical and cognitive tests while attacking journalists who questioned him about various topics including the Jeffrey Epstein case and his relationship with Saudi leadership.
Trump Threatens to Revoke ABC News License Following Questions About Epstein and Saudi Business Dealings
Nov 19, 2025 05:25 am CST
During a high-profile White House meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Donald Trump threatened ABC News' broadcasting license after reporter Mary Bruce asked questions about the Trump Organization's Middle East business dealings and Jeffrey Epstein connections. Trump vehemently denied any association with Epstein, calling the scandal a "hoax" and labeled ABC as "fake news," urging the US broadcast regulator to take action against the network.