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Trump Hurls Profanity at Journalists During Lincoln Pool Tour

5/8/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump launched profanity-laden attacks on journalists while touring the Lincoln Reflecting Pool renovation on May 8, 2026.
U.S. President Donald Trump called ABC News correspondent Rachel Scott a “worst reporter,” reporter Katie Rogers “ugly,” and shouted “Quiet, piggy!” at Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey.
U.S. President Donald Trump praised the crew, claimed the $2 million project removed 11-12 truckloads of garbage, and mischaracterized the reflecting pool despite Park Service funding cuts.

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U.S. President Donald Trump launched profanity-laden attacks on journalists while touring the Lincoln Reflecting Pool renovation on May 8, 2026.
U.S. President Donald Trump called ABC News correspondent Rachel Scott a “worst reporter,” reporter Katie Rogers “ugly,” and shouted “Quiet, piggy!” at Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey.
U.S. President Donald Trump praised the crew, claimed the $2 million project removed 11-12 truckloads of garbage, and mischaracterized the reflecting pool despite Park Service funding cuts.