President Donald Trump slammed a Reuters reporter as “third rate” on Wednesday after being pressed about his decision to demolish the White House East Wing to make way for a $300 million ballroom.

Journalist Jeff Mason drew the president’s wrath when he asked during a televised exchange at the White House whether Trump had misled the public about the extent of the demolition.

“I haven’t been transparent? Really?” Trump replied, raising his voice as cameras rolled. 4

“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.”

The exchange was reported by the news site Mediaite.

. @POTUS nukes "THIRD-RATE" loser @jeffmason1 for claiming he hasn't been transparent about the bal

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