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Trump's Misogynistic Attacks on Female Reporters Intensify

12/2/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified verbal attacks on female reporters, using derogatory language.
Incidents include calling CBS News' Nancy Cordes "stupid" and The New York Times' Katie Rogers "ugly, inside and out."
Mary Trump, his niece, says the behavior signals growing comfort with misogyny and stress.
The White House says the remarks are unrelated to gender and reflect transparency valued by the public.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified verbal attacks on female reporters, using derogatory language.
Incidents include calling CBS News' Nancy Cordes "stupid" and The New York Times' Katie Rogers "ugly, inside and out."
Mary Trump, his niece, says the behavior signals growing comfort with misogyny and stress.
The White House says the remarks are unrelated to gender and reflect transparency valued by the public.