Trump calls New York Times reporter ugly' after branding another journalist piggy'

"In a Truth Social post, Trump criticitized the newspaper for an article suggesting he was running low on energy in his 80th year, insisting he has never worked so hard in my life. Trump specifically targeted one of the authors. The writer of the story, Katie Rogers, who is assigned to write only bad things about me, is a third rate reporter who is ugly, both inside and out, he wrote."

"Rumors surrounding the president's health have been circulating for months, with more questions raised after Trump admitted to having an MRI last month. He claimed it was part of a standard physical and would not reveal what body part the test had analyzed. On Tuesday, the Times wrote that Trump is exhibiting signs of fatigue as he faces realities of aging in office."

"Charlie Stadtlander, a spokesperson for the paper, defended its journalists. The Times's reporting is accurate and built on first hand reporting of the facts. Name-calling and personal insults don't change that, nor will our journalists hesitate to cover this administration in the face of intimidation tactics like this, he said in a statement. Expert and thorough reporters like Katie Rogers exemplify how an independent and free press helps the American people better understand their government and its leaders, it reads."

Donald Trump lashed out at a New York Times reporter, calling her ugly both inside and out in a Truth Social post. He criticized a Times article that suggested he was running low on energy in his 80th year and insisted he has never worked so hard in my life. He specifically targeted reporter Katie Rogers, calling her a third-rate reporter assigned to write only bad things about me. Rumors about his health have circulated after he admitted to an MRI and he would not reveal what body part was scanned. The Times reported signs of fatigue and an Oval Office incident where he appeared drowsy. A Times spokesperson defended the paper and its journalists, and noted that name-calling will not deter coverage. Trump has a pattern of highly personal attacks on female journalists.

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