Trump Dresses Down ‘Third-Rate Reporter’ Who Questioned Him About ‘Demolishing the East Wing’

Sean James Oct 22nd, 2025, 6:22 pm

President Donald Trump slammed Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason as a “third-rate reporter” on Wednesday, after Mason asked the president to respond to critics who have said “you haven’t been transparent enough about” the demolition of the East Wing in order to make room for a new ballroom.

Trump ripped Mason in front of other reporters and on live TV while taking questions at the White House.

“I haven’t been transparent? Really?” Trump said incredulously.

He continued: “I’ve shown this to everybody that would listen. Third-rate reporters didn’t see it because they didn’t look. You’re a third-rate reporter, always have been.”

“I’m just as

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