President Donald Trump of the United States has once again made headlines for a hostile exchange with a journalist, this time targeting a female reporter who inquired about his recent medical checkup.
Aboard Air Force One: The Confrontation
The incident occurred on Sunday, November 30, while the President was speaking to the press on Air Force One. During the conversation, Trump volunteered that he had "aced" a cognitive test as part of his latest medical examination.
Following this statement, a reporter sought clarification by asking which part of his body was examined during a separate MRI scan. Instead of providing a direct answer, President Trump responded with a personal insult directed at the journalist.
The President's Dismissive Retort
"I got a perfect mark, which you would be incapable of doing," Trump told the reporter, dismissing her question and implying a lack of intellectual capability. This public rebuke is part of a concerning pattern of behavior from the US leader towards members of the press.
This event marks the third time in just one month that President Trump has publicly insulted a female reporter. Prior to this, he had attacked veteran New York Times journalist Katie Rogers, labeling her "a third-rate reporter who is ugly, both inside and out." Earlier, he told Bloomberg’s White House correspondent, Catherine Lucey, to be "quiet, piggy."
A Pattern of Behavior and Public Reaction
The consistent targeting of female journalists by the President has sparked significant debate about press freedom and respectful discourse. Observers note that Trump's aggressive reaction to questions about his MRI scan suggests there may be more to the story concerning his health assessment.
As shared by Piyush Mittal on social media platform X, the video of the latest exchange quickly circulated online, with the caption: "Trump insults one reporter and the news station of another reporter when asked about his MRI results. Which means there’s a story there that needs following up."
The incident, first reported by Linda Ikeji's blog on December 1, 2025, continues to draw reactions from media analysts and the public, who are questioning the appropriateness of such responses from the world's most powerful political office.
