Trump Calls ABC Reporter Rachel Scott 'Horror Show' and Question 'Stupid' During National Mall Event

During a press appearance at the National Mall focused on Washington D.C. beautification projects, President Trump launched a hostile attack on ABC News correspondent Rachel Scott after she questioned why he was prioritizing renovations while tensions with Iran escalated and gas prices rose. Trump called her question 'such a stupid question,' labeled Scott 'a horror show' and 'one of the worst reporters,' and dismissed her as being with 'ABC fake news.' The attack occurred when Scott attempted to redirect attention from cosmetic projects to substantive policy concerns about military conflicts and economic impacts on Americans.

“Such a stupid question. She's with ABC fake news, and she's a horror show. One of the worst reporters.” — Response to Rachel Scott's question about prioritizing D.C. beautification projects during Iran tensions and rising gas prices