U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media after a phone call with service members on Thanksgiving Day in Palm Beach, Florida, United States, on November 27, 2025. REUTERS/Anna Rose Layden TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
The U.S. President Donald Trump again drew media attention during a conversation on November 27 in Florida, calling one of the journalists stupid. The incident occurred during a meeting with reporters for Thanksgiving and discussions of events related to the shooting near the White House.
Trump answered questions about why he blames his predecessor Joe Biden for the fact that some Afghan migrants did not pass vetting. According to the press office, the conversation also touched on vetting and the Allies Welcome operation – a program that allowed certain Afghans to enter the United States, including those who helped American troops.
Because they let him in. Are you a stupid person? Because they flew in on a plane along with thousands of other people who shouldn’t be here, and you’re just asking questions because you’re a stupid person
– Donald Trump
From Trump’s perspective, the situation in Afghanistan was a “mess.” It is also noted that in 2021 the United States withdrew its troops from Afghanistan, and power there was eventually seized by the Taliban. The Allies Welcome program allowed entry of certain Afghans, including those who helped American troops.
According to the Trump administration, it was in this way that a man who is now suspected of the shooting near the White House on November 26 ended up in the United States, during which two National Guard members were wounded. The following day a 20-year-old service member Sarah Beckstrom died.
Not for the first time Trump clashes with journalists. The day before, he sharply reacted to a piece in The New York Times, calling the newspaper “a cheap rag that is the real enemy of the people,” and the author of the piece Katie Rogers – “a third-rate journalist, ugly inside and out.”
“a cheap rag that is the real enemy of the people”
– Donald Trump
“a third-rate journalist, ugly inside and out”
– Donald Trump
In the context of this clash, there is also mention of an incident with a Bloomberg News Agency correspondent: Trump allegedly addressed her with the words “Quiet, quiet, piggy” (literally: Quiet, quiet, piggy). White House spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt emphasized that the president is very frank and honest with everyone, and this is one of the reasons for his support. According to her, the media should value the president’s candor.
“Quiet, quiet, piggy”
– Bloomberg Correspondent
At the end of the day, Trump’s comments and actions continue to shed light on the sharp interaction between the government and the media, drawing attention to how events involving the administration and influential outlets are assessed.