Trump insults reporters during White House press availability on Tuesday
President Trump called at least two female reporters 'dumb' and 'stupid' during a press availability outside the White House on Tuesday as he departed for China. One reporter asked about the ballroom project cost doubling; another asked about inflation. Trump defended his positions on both issues while attacking the reporters' intelligence.
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This event sits in the top 15% of divergence this week. 4 outlets covered it, splitting into 4 framing camps across 3 bias groups.
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HuffPost frames this as gender-based insults to female reporters, while Daily Wire and Washington Examiner emphasize Trump's criticism of bad questions. The Hill splits the difference. Only HuffPost includes the White House's gender-neutral defense.
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“Trump Calls One Female Reporter 'Dumb' And Another 'Stupid' In A Matter Of Minutes”HP HuffPost LEFT
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“Trump calls reporter 'dumb' after saying he's 'doubled' size of ballroom” · The Hill
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