9 months ago
Trump Calls Reporter Obnoxious Over Drug Boat Strike Questions
President Trump got upset with a reporter named Rachel Scott.
She asked him about some boat strikes that the US did, which killed some people.
Trump said he would release a video of the strike, but then he said he didn't say that.
He called Rachel 'obnoxious' and a 'terrible reporter'.
He has said similar things to other female reporters before.
Some people are worried about how he talks to women who ask him questions.
Trump called reporter Rachel Scott 'obnoxious' and 'terrible' during a White House meeting.
The meeting was about announcing $12 billion in aid for American farmers.
Scott questioned Trump about US strikes on alleged drug boats and the killing of survivors.
Trump backtracked on his earlier promise to release the video of the strike.
This incident is part of a pattern of Trump targeting female journalists.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump and reporter Rachel Scott
- What
- Trump called a reporter 'obnoxious' during a press conference
- Where
- White House meeting
- When
- Monday, December 8, 2025
- Why
- Trump was questioned about US strikes on alleged drug boats and the release of a video
Key facts
- Event
- Trump's remarks at a White House meeting
- Reporter
- Rachel Scott (ABC News)
- Topic
- US strikes on alleged drug boats
- Aid Announcement
- $12 billion for American farmers
- Controversy
- Killing of survivors from an overturned vessel
- Trump's Remark
- Called Rachel Scott 'obnoxious' and 'terrible reporter'
- Video Release
- Trump backtracked on releasing strike video
- Defense Secretary
- Pete Hegseth
Quotes
Donald Trump
President of the United States
“It does not look pretty.”
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“They were trying to turn back over the boat.”
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Sources
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